classicism
Example Sentences
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With sculptures by Daniel Chester French, the monument on the eastern edge of Central Park is a work of serene classicism that puts architecture on the same level as fine art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Greco-Roman classicism traveled east and influenced the depiction of Buddhist subjects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Later in Lucerne, he took master classes with Edwin Fischer, the musician credited by Brendel with having the most enduring influence on him, and teaching him to play passionately within the bounds of classicism.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
Designed by a team of architects, it blends elements of classicism with modernity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
Everett was showily classical, but Lincoln’s classicism purrs powerfully under the hood.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
