Classicistic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to classicism; "the classicistic tradition".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The new art museum features an extensive collection of paintings that adhere to the classicistic tradition.
- His music composition reflects the classicistic influence of Bach and Handel on his style.
- In literary criticism, a classicistic approach to interpretation often results in deeper insight into ancient texts.
- Renaissance art revival and emphasis on symmetry brought the revival of the classicistic trend.
- However, artists rebelling against classicistic notions revolutionized painting, promoting instead artistic self-expression and distortion of the figures and settings in modern contexts