archaism; pseudoclassicism
Refers to a deliberate imitation of ancient or classical styles, often in art, literature, or thought. Can carry a slightly negative nuance of being outdated or affectedly old-fashioned.
His writing style is strongly influenced by archaism.
The architecture is characterized by pseudoclassical ornamentation.
復古主義 emphasizes a return to past ideals or systems, often with a political or cultural restoration nuance, while 擬古主義 focuses on stylistic imitation of antiquity.
古典主義 refers to classicism as a broader aesthetic principle valuing harmony and restraint, whereas 擬古主義 specifically denotes the act of imitating ancient forms, sometimes superficially.
Compound of 擬 (gi, 'imitate'), 古 (ko, 'old/ancient'), and 主義 (shugi, 'ism/doctrine'). The term is a modern coinage used in art and literary criticism.