RENAISSANCE

[noun] [C] - a new growth of (interest in) something, esp. art, literature or musicThere's a renaissance of theatre in Britain at the moment.Opera in Britain is enjoying a long-awaited renaissance.The Renaissance was (the period of) a new growth of interest and activity in the areas of art, literature and ideas in Europe, esp. N Italy, during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries.Renaissance art/music/painting(esp. humorous) A Renaissance man is someone who does many different things very well.He's a writer, politician, musician and athlete - a real Renaissance man.