formalism
/ˈfɔːrməlɪzəm/
noun
- Strict or excessive attention to rules, forms, or outward appearance rather than content or meaning.
- Some artists reject formalism and prefer to express emotions freely.
- The judge's formalism meant he focused more on procedure than on fairness.
- The school's formalism required students to wear uniforms and follow strict schedules.
- An artistic or literary style that emphasizes structure, form, and technique over content or emotion.
- The painter's formalism is evident in the precise geometric shapes of his work.
- Formalism in poetry often focuses on rhyme schemes and meter.
- Many critics argue that formalism ignores the social message of a piece of art.
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