Classicalism (Noun)
Meaning
A movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms; "classicism often derived its models from the ancient Greeks and Romans".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The art historian's lecture focused on the key elements of classicalism, including its emphasis on proportion and balance.
- Classicalism in literature was characterized by a return to the forms and themes of ancient Greek and Roman works.
- The poet's use of classical allusions and formal structures was a hallmark of classicalism in 18th-century English literature.
- The architectural style of the building, with its columns and domes, reflected the classicalism of the era in which it was constructed.
- The artist's adherence to classicalism was evident in her use of traditional techniques and her avoidance of emotional or expressive brushstrokes.