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Historicism

Scope note

General theory that emphasizes the importance of history as a standard of value or as a determinant of events. Also refers specifically to the self-conscious revival of or reliance upon historical styles in art and architecture.

Term type

AAT
School / style

Getty AAT term number

300067309

Broader Terms used

<forms of expression>

Equivalent Terms used

historicist

Created

12yrs ago

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