1.
classical school; classicists; classicalism
A school of thought, artistic movement, or group of practitioners that adheres to classical principles and methods. Most commonly used in music (the Classical period of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven), economics (classical economics of Adam Smith et al.), and art.
Compound of 古典 ('classics; classical') and 派 ('school; faction; group'). Follows the productive 〜派 pattern: ロマン派 ('Romantic school'), 印象派 ('Impressionism'), 写実派 ('Realism').
Usage
- In music, specifically refers to the Classical period (roughly 1750-1820) between Baroque and Romantic
- In economics, refers to Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and their followers
- Can be used more broadly for any traditionalist group that values classical approaches
- Sometimes contrasted with 新古典派 ('neoclassical school')
Common collocations
- 古典派の音楽: classical music (of the Classical period)
- 古典派経済学: classical economics
- 古典派の作曲家: Classical-period composer
- 古典派とロマン派: Classical and Romantic schools
Similar words
- ロマン派: Romantic school — the artistic movement that followed and reacted against classicism
- 新古典派: neoclassical school — a later revival or reinterpretation of classical principles
- 古典: classics; classical works — the works themselves rather than the school or movement