Classicalist: meaning, definitions and examples

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classicalist

 

[ ˈklæsɪkəlɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of classical art and literature

A classicalist is a person who specializes in the study of classical art and literature, particularly from ancient Greece and Rome. They are experts in understanding and analyzing the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of classical works.

Synonyms

classicist, scholar of classical studies

Examples of usage

  • The classicalist gave a lecture on the influence of Greek mythology on Renaissance art.
  • As a classicalist, she spent years studying the works of Plato and Aristotle.
  • The classicalist's research focused on the impact of Roman architecture on modern design.

Translations

Translations of the word "classicalist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clássico

🇮🇳 शास्त्रीयतावादी

🇩🇪 Klassizist

🇮🇩 klasik

🇺🇦 класичний

🇵🇱 klasycysta

🇯🇵 古典主義者

🇫🇷 classique

🇪🇸 clásico

🇹🇷 klasik

🇰🇷 고전주의자

🇸🇦 كلاسيكي

🇨🇿 klasik

🇸🇰 klasik

🇨🇳 古典主义者

🇸🇮 klasik

🇮🇸 klassískur

🇰🇿 классик

🇬🇪 კლასიცისტი

🇦🇿 klassik

🇲🇽 clásico

Word origin

The term 'classicalist' emerged in the 19th century to describe scholars and experts who dedicated their work to the study of classical art and literature. It reflects the enduring influence of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations on Western culture and intellectual thought. The field of classical studies continues to evolve, with classicalists exploring new interpretations and perspectives on the classical world.

See also: class, classes, classic, classical, classification, classifications, classified, classify, classily, classroom, classy, outclass, reclassify, subclassing, unclassified, underclassmen, upperclassmen.