medievalism

Meanings

• noun

  A modern movement that imitates or reveres the Middle Ages, especially in art, literature, and architecture.

  - "Medievalism influenced the art and literature of the Victorian era."
  - "The castle was built in a medievalistic style."

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Variants

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medievalism , medievalisms

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Etymology

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From medieval + -ism

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Trivia

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1. Medievalism was particularly popular during the Victorian era in England.

2. The term 'medieval' comes from the Latin 'medium aevum', meaning 'middle age'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Romanticism: A literary and artistic movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century and continued into the 19th century. It emphasized emotion and individualism and was characterized by a focus on nature and the past.

2. Gothic Revival: A historical movement that began in the late 18th century and continued into the 19th century, characterized by a revival of interest in all things medieval, especially in art and architecture.

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Culture

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Medievalism emerged during the Romantic period and was characterized by a fascination with the Middle Ages. It influenced various forms of art, literature, and architecture, often romanticizing the Middle Ages and idealizing the chivalric code.

How to Memorize "medievalism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a castle or a knight in shining armor to visualize medievalism.
   - Visualize a scene from a medieval painting or manuscript.

2. associate
   

   - Associate medievalism with castles, knights, and chivalry.
   - Think of the Middle Ages and the romanticized ideal of that time period.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MIDEVAL to remember the meaning of medievalism: Middle Ages, Idealized, Art, Literature, and Architecture.

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