academicism

/ˌækəˈdɛməˌsɪzəm/
noun
  1. A style or approach that follows traditional academic rules and standards, often in art, literature, or education, sometimes seen as too formal or rigid.
    • Some teachers prefer academicism, while others encourage creative freedom in the classroom.
    • The painter rejected academicism and started creating more experimental works.
    • Critics accused the novel of academicism because it followed every rule of classical storytelling.
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