classicism

plural of classicalism

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. / Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class/category; typical. / Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style. / An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence. / The author of such a work.

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. / Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.

(countable) One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist. / Short for classical music. / (chess) Short for classical chess.

Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, history etc.

plural of classic

In a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors. / In the manner of classes; according to a regular order of classes or sets.

(uncountable) All the classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially the aspects of simplicity, elegance and proportion. / (uncountable) Classical scholarship.