academism
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- noun
- /ˌækəˈdɛmɪzəm/
- Archaic
- Her painting style was criticized for excessive academism and lack of innovation.
Examples
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Many 19th-century artists rebelled against the strict norms of academism.
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The exhibition showcased works representing both realism and academism.
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This painting shows academism.
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Many artists reject academism in favor of modern techniques.
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Many artists rebelled against the conventions of academism to express their individuality.
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The art critic noted that the painting exemplified the principles of academism rather than contemporary styles.
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The gallery featured several masterpieces of academism that reflected the training of European art academies.
Synonyms
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A particular type of art, like music, painting, or dance
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A particular way an artist makes and shows art
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A style of painting and sculpture that follows strict art school rules
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A style of painting and sculpture that follows traditional rules and careful technique
How Conventional
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Academism comes from academy, which goes back to the Greek place name Akademos, a 'school' where Plato taught. It was used for the way art was taught in those schools—safe, traditional painting and sculpture that follow set rules—so in art academism means a formal, rule-bound style that some people see as lacking new ideas.