postclassic
/poʊstˈklæsɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a period after the classic or most famous era of a culture, especially in Mesoamerican history.
- The postclassic Maya period saw the rise of new city-states like Chichen Itza.
- Art historians study postclassic pottery to understand how traditions changed after the classic age.
- Many postclassic buildings in Mexico show influences from earlier Toltec styles.