What is another word for proto-renaissance?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈə͡ʊtə͡ʊɹɪnˈe͡ɪsəns] (IPA) 
Proto-renaissance refers to a period in the medieval art and architecture before the full onset of the Renaissance. It is characterized by a mix of styles from both the medieval and Renaissance periods, with an early emphasis on naturalism and a gradual shift towards realism. Synonyms for the term include pre-renaissance, early Renaissance, and Italian Gothic. Early Renaissance art can also be used, though it can be argued that Proto-renaissance refers specifically to a transitional period, whereas Early Renaissance art refers to the full onset of the Renaissance. Other related terms include Gothic humanism and Florentine Gothic. Regardless of the term used, the Proto-renaissance period laid the groundwork for the artistic and cultural revolutions that followed.
