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academicism

/əˈkædəmɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does academicism mean?

noun

A style of art, literature, or thought that is characterized by a focus on academic or intellectual values, often to the exclusion of emotional or intuitive elements. Academicism can also refer to a strict adherence to traditional or conventional methods and ideas.

Example

"The artist's use of classical techniques and realistic depictions was a prime example of academicism in modern art."

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