Classicism |Classicism in English Literature | Characteristics of Classicism
Classicism |Classicism in English Literature | Characteristics of Classicism
The ancient doctrine of art and literature.It was developed in the pre-Christian era in Greece and Rome.It is opposite to romanticism.
Here classicism's main features or Characteristics are:
a) Restraint or control (over imagination);
b)Predominance of reason over emotion;
c)Adherence to recognised forms;
d) Symmetry or unity of design and aim; in drama,observance of three unities;
e)Clarity, simplicity and balance;
f) Respect for tradition;
g) Elegance;
h) Objectivity;
I)Moral lesson;
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