Definitions

1. noun

a style of composition or a type of artistic expression that is overly dependent on formulaic structures or conventions

“The critic argued that the movie’s reliance on formulism had made it predictable and unoriginal.”

2. noun

a tendency or practice of using or applying a formulaic or stereotyped approach to art, literature, or other creative endeavors

“The artist’s work was criticized for its formulism, which made it seem repetitive and uninnovative.”