Romish art
- noun
- /ˈroʊmɪʃ ɑrt/
- Archaic
:
arte románico
- She studied the use of gold and rich colors typical of Romish art in the Baroque period.
Examples
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The influence of Romish art can be seen in the ornate decorations of this cathedral.
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During the Reformation, some critics derided certain works as examples of Romish art.
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The church is famous for its stunning Romish art.
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Isn't Romish art fascinating to study?
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The influence of Romish art is evident in the intricate stained glass windows of this historic church.
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In her lecture, she explained how Romish art reflects the spiritual beliefs of the era in which it was created.
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Many visitors admire the Romish art displayed in the gallery, which features pieces from various periods.
How Catholic
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'romish' (associated with the Roman Catholic Church) + 'art' yields art associated with Roman Catholic traditions. The meaning is directly derivable from the known constituents and follows a common cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand it (despite 'Romish' being somewhat archaic/derogatory in register).
Etymology
Romish art comes from the old use of the word Romish to mean 'from Rome' or 'Catholic'. So Romish art means art in the style of the Roman Catholic Church, with gold, saints, and rich church decoration.