Which concept describes the art of concealing effort in courtly behavior?
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Correct answer: Sprezzatura
Sprezzatura refers to a studied nonchalance that conceals effort and skill, making accomplishment appear effortless. Coined by Castiglione in The Book of the Courtier, it was a central ideal in Renaissance court culture.
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