Pseudo-classicism

Translation of "pseudo-classicism" into Russian

Noun

pseudo-classicism

pseudo-classicisms pl

Primary use: name of an artistic or literary tendency that superficially imitates classical models.

The monumental government building is a striking example of the pseudo-classicism that dominated 1930s Soviet architecture.

Это монументальное правительственное здание — яркий пример псевдоклассицизма, господствовавшего в советской архитектуре 1930-х годов.

Additional translations

квазиклассицизм

редко употребляется

Adjective

pseudo-classicism

Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "pseudo-classicism architecture").

The regime favored pseudo-classicism monuments in its capital.

Режим предпочитал псевдоклассические памятники в своей столице.

Additional translations

редко употребляется

Noun

An artistic, literary, or architectural style that imitates classical models but is regarded as artificial or lacking the original spirit.

The monumental government building is a striking example of the pseudo-classicism that dominated 1930s Soviet architecture.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of such an imitative classical style.

The city was filled with pseudo-classicism monuments erected during the dictatorship.