Fin De Siecle (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the end of a century (especially the end of the 19th century); "fin de siecle art".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fin de siecle atmosphere of the city was marked by a sense of decadence and moral decay.
- The artist's use of bold colors and distorted forms was typical of the fin de siecle style that emerged in the 1890s.
- The fin de siecle era was a time of great social change and upheaval, reflected in the literature and art of the period.
- The museum's collection of fin de siecle art included works by artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.
- The fin de siecle spirit of experimentation and innovation was evident in the avant-garde movements that emerged in the late 19th century.