academicism
nounmasculineformal/ɐ.kɐ.dɨ.ˈmiʒ.mu/low
a·ca·de·mis·mo
Definition
Adherence to formal or conventional rules and traditions in art or literature, as taught in academies.
The academicism of the 19th century was later challenged by modernist movements.
His painting, although technically perfect, is criticized for its academicism.
Common collocations
artistic academicism
Etymology
De 'académico' + sufixo '-ismo'.