Classicism: meaning, definitions and examples

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classicism

 

[ หˆklรฆsษชsษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

Classicism is a style in art, literature, and music that is characterized by simplicity, elegance, and symmetry. It is inspired by the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.

Synonyms

neoclassicism, traditionalism

Examples of usage

  • Many famous buildings in Europe are built in the classicism style.
  • The classicism movement had a significant impact on Western art and culture.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

Classicism in literature refers to a style that emphasizes order, clarity, and restraint. It often involves the use of formal structures and adherence to established rules.

Synonyms

neoclassicism, traditionalism

Examples of usage

  • The classicism of the 18th century valued reason and rationality in literary works.
  • Classicism in literature sought to emulate the works of ancient Greek and Roman writers.

Translations

Translations of the word "classicism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น classicismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคธเฅเคคเฅเคฐเฅ€เคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klassizismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klasisisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐัะธั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klasycyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคๅ…ธไธป็พฉ (koten shugi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท classicisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clasicismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท klasisizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ „์ฃผ์˜ (gojeonjuui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ุงุณูŠูƒูŠุฉ (klasikia)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klasicismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klasicizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๅ…ธไธปไน‰ (gว”diวŽn zhว”yรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klasicizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klassรญkismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะปะฐััะธั†ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜ (klasicizmi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klassisizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clasicismo

Etymology

The term 'classicism' originated in the 17th century from the Latin word 'classicus,' meaning 'of the highest class.' It gained prominence during the Renaissance as artists and scholars looked to the art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome for inspiration. Classicism has since influenced various artistic movements and continues to be celebrated for its timeless elegance and beauty.

See also: classicist, neoclassicism.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,735, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.