sprezzatura
English meaning: Sprezzatura (studied carelessness / effortless grace)
Italian Definition
(Italiano)Un concetto rinascimentale italiano — l'arte di far sembrare le cose difficili senza sforzo, di esibirsi con grazia naturale.
English Definition
A Renaissance Italian concept coined by Baldassare Castiglione in 'The Book of the Courtier' (1528) — describing the art of making difficult things appear effortless, of performing with natural grace and avoiding any appearance of effort. The ideal Renaissance courtier was to exhibit sprezzatura in all activities. The concept influenced theories of leadership, aesthetics, and social behavior.
Example
“Castiglione descriveva la sprezzatura come la capacità di fare tutto con apparente naturalezza e senza fatica.”
In English: “Castiglione described sprezzatura as the ability to do everything with apparent naturalness and without effort.”
Synonyms
- grazia naturale
- disinvoltura
Antonyms / Opposites
- affettazione
- sforzo visibile
Literary Heritage
“E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle.”
“And thence we came forth to see again the stars.”
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Language information
- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
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