imitation of classical styles; classicism
Refers to the deliberate imitation or revival of classical forms in art, literature, or architecture. Often used in academic or critical contexts.
この詩は擬古の手法で書かれている。
This poem is written in the style of classical imitation.
彼の建
His architecture has strong classicist elements.
Compound of 擬 (gi, 'imitate') and 古 (ko, 'old' or 'classical'). The term is a Sino-Japanese word used in literary and art criticism.