The climax of Renaissance painting came in the 16th century. At the same time, the center of art and culture shifted from Florence to Rome. Under Pope Sixtus IV and his successor, Julius II, the city of Rome was gloriously decorated by Renaissance artists.
Definition of distinctive for English Language Learners. : 1  having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others : different in a way that is easy to notice. : 2  appealing or interesting because of an unusual quality or characteristic.
Characteristic. Definition. noun, plural: characteristics. (1) A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, thing, disorder, etc. (2) A distinctive mark, feature, attribute, or property of an individual or thing. adjective. Being a feature or trait that helps identify an individual, thing, etc. Supplement. For instance, a living thing is considered alive when it shows the following general characteristics: 1  It is made up of cell (s). 2  It is capable of growth and development. 3  It obtains energy and utilizes it. 4  It can reproduce.