Art governed by rules, especially those sanctioned by an official institution, academy or school. Originally applied to art that conformed to standards established by the French academy concerning composition, drawing and colour usage. The term now holds a conservative and unoriginal connotation.
In the 17th through 19th centuries, academies of painting and sculpture had official status in Europe. They also had a high degree of control over what was "acceptable art." So, art in compliance with the standards set by these academic institutions is academic art.
Art conforming or meeting the standards of the French Academy, the official body that promoted art based on the classical ideals.
In Europe, referring to artwork produced in royal or government sponsored academies. These academies were extremely influential and established the official or acceptable artistic standards. In the United States, the American Academy of the Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts played similar roles.
Art created according to the prescriptions of the official academies of painting and sculpture which flourished in Europe from the 17th to the 19th centuries. French Academic art of the late 19th century was characterized by idealized mythological or historical subject matter, mixed, modulated colors, and a smooth, highly polished finish.
Art that was considered acceptable by the academies of painting and sculpture in the 17th through 19th centuries. It covered standards for composition, drawing, and colour usage. The term has come to mean conservative and lacking in originality.
Art governed by rules, especially art sanctioned by an official institution, academy, or school. Originally applied to art that conformed to standards established by the French Academy regarding composition, drawing, and color usage. The term has come to mean conservative and lacking in originality.
Academic art is a style of painting and sculpture produced under the influence of European academies or universities.