formalist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who advocates or practices formalism, especially in the arts.

  - "The formalist painter meticulously applied each brushstroke to create a perfect image."
  - "The novel's formalist structure emphasized the beauty of language over the narrative."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with formalist
armorialist , formalistical , informalist

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Variants

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formalism , formalisms , formalist , formalistic , formalists , anti-formalism , anti-formalist , antiformalism , antiformalist

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Etymology

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From formal + -ist.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'formalist' was popularized by Russian art critic Mikhail Bakhtin.

2. Formalism was a response to the emotional intensity of Expressionism and the social commentary of Dada.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abstract art: Formalism is often associated with abstract art, which emphasizes the visual properties of art, such as color, form, and texture, rather than representational content.

2. Minimalism: Minimalism is a related artistic movement that emphasizes simplicity and the elimination of non-essential elements.

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Culture

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Formalism is an artistic movement that emphasizes the importance of form over content. It originated in Russia in the early 20th century and was characterized by its rejection of emotion and subjectivity in favor of strict adherence to rules and principles. Formalist ideas have influenced various artistic movements and continue to be relevant in contemporary art and culture.

How to Memorize "formalist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a tuxedo and holding a ruler, emphasizing their adherence to rules and form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of precision and adherence to rules.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'form follows art'.

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