Classicism — Clas si*cism, n. A classic idiom or expression; a classicalism. C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
classicism — classical style in art or literature, 1837, from CLASSIC (Cf. classic) + ISM (Cf. ism) … Etymology dictionary
classicism — [n] simple style; regularity, restraint aesthetic principle, Atticism, balance, Ciceronianism, clarity, class, classicalism, conventional formality, dignity, elegance, excellence, finish, formality, formal style, grandeur, grand style, Hellenism … New thesaurus
classicism — ► NOUN ▪ the following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony and restraint … English terms dictionary
classicism — [klas′ə siz΄əm] n. 1. the aesthetic principles or qualities regarded as characteristic of ancient Greece and Rome; objectivity, formality, balance, simplicity, restraint, etc.: generally contrasted with ROMANTICISM 2. adherence to such principles … English World dictionary
Classicism — For the branch of study in the humanities, see Classics. The Inspiration of a Poet, Nicholas Poussin, 1630 Classicism, in the arts, refers generally to a high regard for classical antiquity, as setting standards for taste which the classicists… … Wikipedia
classicism — classicistic /klas euh sis tik/, adj. /klas euh siz euhm/, n. 1. the principles or styles characteristic of the literature and art of ancient Greece and Rome. 2. adherence to such principles. 3. the classical style in literature and art, or… … Universalium
Classicism — in the arts, refers generally to a high regard for classical antiquity, as setting standards for taste which the classicist seeks to emulate. Classicism is usually contrasted with romanticism; the art of classicism typically seeks to be formal,… … Mini philosophy glossary
classicism — The aesthetic and cultural perspective guided by admiration for what are perceived as classical qualities: order, maturity, harmony, balance, moderation. The central models for works striving to achieve these qualities are the literary, artistic … Philosophy dictionary
classicism — [[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 … English dictionary
