Classicism
11classicism — [[t]klæ̱sɪsɪzəm[/t]] N UNCOUNT 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 …
12Classicism and Neoclassicism — Art historical tradition or aesthetic attitudes based on the art of ancient Greece and Rome. Classicism refers to the art produced in antiquity or to later art inspired by that of antiquity; Neoclassicism refers to art inspired by that of… …
13classicism — noun Date: 1830 1. a. the principles or style embodied in the literature, art, or architecture of ancient Greece and Rome b. classical scholarship c. a classical idiom or expression 2. adherence to …
14classicism — noun a) All the classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially the aspects of simplicity, elegance and proportion b) Classical …
15Classicism — The imitation of classical examples can be found not only in Renaissance Italy but also in 17th century Dutch painting, literature, and architecture(e.g., that of Jacob van Campen). In the late 18th century, one of the most famous classicist… …
16classicism — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. aesthetic principles, objectivity, dignity, balance, refinement, formality, simplicity, restraint, pure taste, harmony, elegance, understatement, nobility, formal style, classicalism, reverence for the ancients, observance of …
17classicism — clas|si|cis|m [ˈklæsısızəm] n [U] a style of art, literature etc that is simple, regular, and does not show strong emotions →↑realism, romanticism ↑romanticism …
18classicism — clas|si|cism [ klæsı,sızəm ] noun uncount a style of art or literature based on Ancient Greek and Roman styles that is beautiful in a simple controlled way …
19classicism — clas·si·cism || klæsɪsɪzÉ™m n. principles of classic literature and art; style of literature and art characterized by simplicity and balance …
20Classicism — Referring to the principles of Greek and Roman art of antiquity with the emphasis on harmony, proportion, balance, and simplicity. In a general sense, it refers to art based on accepted standards of beauty …
