classicalism

9.5

An art and literature movement that follows ancient Greek and Roman styles and rules

noun
/ˈklæsɪkəlɪzəm/

Specialized

: clasicismo

Many artists during the Renaissance drew inspiration from classicalism, emphasizing harmony and order in their works.

Examples

His writing style reflects classicalism, adhering to rules of structure and form reminiscent of ancient Greek poetry.
Now, classicalism in terms of ancient Greek literature is huge.
The principles of classicalism were evident in the architecture of the time, which often included columns and symmetry.

Synonyms

classicism

vsclassicalism

1 8.1

A style in art, literature, and buildings that uses ideas from ancient Greece and Rome and values order and simplicity

focuses on literature and art rather than including architecture

Antonyms

modernism

Literature

9 7.4

A style in art, literature, and buildings that breaks old rules

Romanticism

Literature

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A movement in art and writing that values strong feeling and nature over rules and city life

How Classical

classicalism

Specialized

9.5

classical style

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neoclassicism

Specialized

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Surface Forms

classicalism singular

classicalisms plural

Morphology

classicalism = classical (transparent) = classic + al + ism

The noun is formed from the adjective 'classical' with the productive suffix '-ism' denoting a movement or doctrine, a straightforward derivation.

Etymology

Classicalism comes from classical, which is related to classic and means 'a model' or 'standard' taken from the great works of ancient Greece and Rome. So classicalism is the practice or idea of following those clear, balanced rules and forms that people saw as the best examples in art and writing.