borghese Definition
- 1a noble Italian family that rose to prominence during the Renaissance period
- 2a style of art and architecture that emerged in Rome during the late 16th century, characterized by grandeur, opulence, and a focus on classical themes
Phrases with borghese
an art museum in Rome that houses a substantial collection of sculptures, paintings, and antiquities collected by the Borghese family
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a large landscape garden in Rome, Italy, containing a number of buildings, museums, and attractions, including the Borghese Gallery
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an ancient Roman marble vase that was rediscovered in the 16th century and became part of the Borghese collection
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Summary: borghese in Brief
'Borghese' [bɔːˈɡeɪzi] refers to an Italian noble family that gained prominence during the Renaissance, as well as a style of art and architecture that emerged in Rome during the late 16th century. The latter is characterized by grandeur, opulence, and a focus on classical themes. The Borghese Gallery and Borghese gardens in Rome are named after the family, and the Borghese vase is a famous ancient Roman marble vase that was rediscovered and became part of the family's collection.
