General term for formalism in art, literature, law, or philosophy. Often used in academic or critical contexts.
from Russian formalizm
See also: 形式主義
His criticism is written from a formalist standpoint.
Russian formalism
Specifically refers to the early 20th-century Russian literary movement. Often appears in the compound ロシアフォルマリズム.
See also: ロシア・フォルマリズム
Russian formalism emphasized the autonomy of literature.