ALL meanings of classicism
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C c - uncountable noun classicism Classicism is a style of art practised especially in the 18th century in Europe. It has simple regular forms and the artist does not attempt to express strong emotions. 3
- noun classicism a style based on the study of Greek and Roman models, characterized by emotional restraint and regularity of form, associated esp with the 18th century in Europe; the antithesis of romanticism 3
- noun classicism knowledge or study of the culture of ancient Greece and Rome 3
- noun classicism a Greek or Latin form or expression 3
- noun classicism an expression in a modern language, such as English, that is modelled on a Greek or Latin form 3
- noun classicism the aesthetic principles or qualities regarded as characteristic of ancient Greece and Rome; objectivity, formality, balance, simplicity, restraint, etc. 3
- noun classicism adherence to such principles 3
- noun classicism knowledge of the literature and art of ancient Greece and Rome; classical scholarship 3
- noun classicism a Greek or Latin idiom or expression 3
- noun classicism The following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship, especially from the Renaissance to the 18th century. 1
- noun classicism ancient Greek or Roman style 1
- noun classicism the principles or styles characteristic of the literature and art of ancient Greece and Rome. 1
- noun classicism adherence to such principles. 1
- noun classicism the classical style in literature and art, or adherence to its principles (contrasted with romanticism). Compare classical (def 7). 1
- noun classicism a Greek or Latin idiom or form, especially one used in some other language. 1
- noun classicism classical scholarship or learning. 1
- noun classicism (Uncountable Noun) All the classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially the aspects of simplicity, elegance and proportion. 0
- noun classicism (Uncountable Noun) Classical scholarship. 0
- noun classicism (Countable Noun) A Latin or Ancient Greek expression used in an English sentence. 0