noun
- Scholars, artists, or historians who specialize in the study of the Italian Renaissance of the 16th century (the cinquecento).
Usage: Plural form; singular is cinquecentist.; Primarily used in academic and art historical contexts.; From Italian cinquecento, meaning 'five hundred' (referring to the 1500s).
Examples
- The cinquecentists gathered at the conference to discuss newly discovered works by Michelangelo.
- Many cinquecentists focus on the cultural and artistic achievements of 16th-century Italy.
- Leading cinquecentists have contributed significantly to our understanding of Renaissance patronage.
- The museum hired several cinquecentists to authenticate the collection of Renaissance paintings.
- Cinquecentists often debate the influence of classical antiquity on 16th-century Italian art.