What does academicism mean?
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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