
Academicism
Artistic Tradition
Reflects adherence to established, scholarly art styles rather than innovative or experimental approaches.

Despite being a young artist, her work is steeped in academicism.
Classical Reference
Academicism often refers to techniques learned from classical education, especially in art and literature.

The sculptor's technique owes much to academicism and ancient Greek forms.
Formal Style
Academicism suggests a formal, sometimes rigid style that respects historical standards.

His writing was criticized for excessive academicism, lacking in creative flair.
Compare with
ConservatismDogmatismFormalismPedantryRigidityScholasticism
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