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anticlassical

anticlassical

9.9
A person who rejects classical styles in art, literature, or science
  • noun
  • /ˌæn.tɪˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
  • Formal
translation icon : anticlásico
  • The young artist was considered an anticlassical for rejecting traditional painting techniques.

Examples

  • Many anticlassicals in the early 20th century sought to redefine the boundaries of literature.

  • Her views as an anticlassical often sparked debates at academic conferences.

  • The artist identifies as an anticlassical figure in the contemporary art scene.

  • Is he considered an anticlassical thinker?

  • Many anticlassicals in the early 20th century aimed to reshape modernist literature by challenging traditional forms.

  • The young artist was celebrated as an anticlassical figure due to her bold departure from established artistic norms.

  • At the conference, he proudly identified as an anticlassical philosopher, advocating for new paradigms in critical theory.

Antonyms

traditionalist
20 5.6

A person who holds strongly to old customs and resists change

classicist
2 8.2

A person who prefers the simple, balanced style of ancient art and buildings

How Traditional

anticlassical
  • Formal
9.9
modernist
15 5.5
radical
462 6.0

Surface Forms

anticlassical singular
anticlassicals plural

Etymology

Anticlassical names a person who is 'against' classical styles or traditions and comes from anti- meaning 'against' and classical, like classic, meaning 'old' or 'traditional'. So an anticlassical is someone who rejects traditional art, literature, or ideas.