: adherence to traditional standards (as of simplicity, restraint, and proportion) that are universally and enduringly valid
Example Sentences
a return to classicism in modern architecture the classicism of the building
Recent Examples on the WebRooms relax in elegance, and comfort is achieved within the envelope of classicism. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 In her world, cool classicism and waviness and the stripper pole all somehow make sense. Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 McKim produced a flawless specimen of High Renaissance classicism, executed in lustrous Tennessee marble, one of the world’s loveliest libraries. Michael J. Lewis, WSJ, 27 July 2022 Through thoughtful styling, stars accentuated the classicism found in pieces by some of the industry’s most innovative talents. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 2 May 2022 As 1960s culture introduced more minimalist, graphic art, raging against the classicism of the past, the haggadah’s images changed to reflect the times. The Conversation, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022 The rapper embraces hip-hop classicism, preferring a lyrical approach and soulful boom-bap grooves reminiscent of years past. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 26 May 2022 As 1960s culture introduced more minimalist, graphic art, raging against the classicism of the past, the haggadah’s images changed to reflect the times. The Conversation, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022 As 1960s culture introduced more minimalist, graphic art, raging against the classicism of the past, the haggadah’s images changed to reflect the times. The Conversation, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022 See More