historicism
/hɪˈstɔrɪsɪzəm/
noun
- The belief that historical events are determined by natural laws or by the spirit of an age, rather than by individual actions or chance.
- The philosopher's theory of historicism influenced many historians in the 19th century.
- Critics of historicism argue that it ignores the role of individual choice in shaping history.
- Historicism suggests that each era has its own unique values and cannot be judged by modern standards.
- An artistic or architectural style that imitates or revives styles from past historical periods.
- The museum's collection of furniture shows a strong influence of historicism.
- Many 19th-century painters embraced historicism, recreating scenes from ancient Rome.
- The building's design is an example of historicism, blending Gothic and Renaissance elements.