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ACADEMISM

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Academism.

Academism - as a noun

Orthodoxy of a scholastic variety

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
academicism20scholasticism22

A style of painting and sculpture produced under the influence of european academies of art.

Example: "The setting and treatment of the subject here are typical of his artistic approach, which lies between the idealized academicism of bouguereau and the social realism of daumier."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
academic artacademicism20

Example Sentences

"The artist resisted academism and chose to pursue his own unique style."
"Despite his skill, the painter was criticized for his adherence to academism."
"The student's artwork showed clear influences of academism."
"The art exhibition highlighted the works of various artists, representing different movements, including academism."
"Many art schools in the 19th century heavily emphasized academism."
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Word Game Points

Is ACADEMISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, academism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACADEMISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is ACADEMISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, academism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACADEMISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is ACADEMISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, academism is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACADEMISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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