Definitions

1. noun

A style or attitude that is influenced by the art, architecture, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome, characterized by simplicity, order, and harmony.

“The museum’s collection of classical Greek pottery is a testament to the enduring influence of classicism in art.”

2. noun

A movement or style in literature, art, or music that seeks to revive or imitate the forms, themes, and values of ancient Greece and Rome, often characterized by simplicity, balance, and restraint.

“The poet’s use of classical forms and themes in her modern poetry is an example of her adherence to the principles of classicism.”

3. noun

A philosophical or aesthetic movement that emphasizes the importance of reason, order, and harmony in art, literature, and human experience.

“The Enlightenment thinkers were influenced by the ideas of classicism, which emphasized the power of reason and the importance of individual liberty.”

4. adjective

Characterized by or reminiscent of the art, architecture, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome, especially in a style that is simple, orderly, and harmonious.

“The classicist architect designed a building that was a perfect blend of modern functionality and classicist style.”