postclassic
- adjective
- /ˌpoʊstˈklæsɪk/
- Specialized
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posclásico
- Artisans and artists also traveled extensively: Postclassic Mexican sculpture and mural paintings have been found at Chichen Itza and at the coastal cities of Tulum-Tancah and Santa Rita on the Caribbean coast.
Examples
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Because Postclassic artifacts are absent, La Milpa would seem to have been abandoned by A.D. 850, and quickly so, for many buildings were unfinished (Hammond and others 1998).
Academic text (2002) -
Space constraints preclude comprehensive examination of the arguments presented by all contributors, but a brief description of the many interesting articles can suggest the scope and direction of research trends in Late Postclassic archaeology.
Academic text (1997) -
PostClassic Radio: The radio station that goes with the blog, all postclassical music.
Blog text (17) -
Postclassic erosion returned to near geologic rates as forests and long-fallow milpas became the major land uses.
Academic text (2002) -
The style of postclassic architecture in the region shows a blend of traditional and modern influences.
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Many historians focus on postclassic literature to understand the cultural shifts after the classical period.
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The postclassic period in Mesoamerican art is characterized by vibrant colors and complex themes.
Synonyms
Relating to the time after the classical period in history or art
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Postclassic joins post- meaning 'after', as in post-war, and classic meaning 'the traditional or most known period', as in a classic work. So postclassic describes art or culture that comes 'after' a culture's classical era.
