parnassian (Meaning)
parnassian (a.)
Of or pertaining to Parnassus.
parnassian (n.)
Any one of numerous species of butterflies belonging to the genus Parnassius. They inhabit the mountains, both in the Old World and in America.
One of a school of French poets of the Second Empire (1852-70) who emphasized metrical form and made the little use of emotion as poetic material; -- so called from the name (Parnasse contemporain) of the volume in which their first poems were collected in 1866.
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parnassian Sentence Examples
- The poet's parnassian style exemplified the aestheticism and formalism prevalent in the 19th century.
- The parnassian movement rejected romanticism in favor of objectivity, technical precision, and impassibility.
- The parnassians sought to create timeless, perfect works of art that transcended personal emotions.
- Théophile Gautier, one of the leading parnassian poets, emphasized the importance of "art for art's sake."
- The parnassian aesthetic influenced not only poetry but also painting, sculpture, and music.
- The parnassian ideal of perfectionism often led to a lack of spontaneity and emotional depth in their works.
- Despite its limitations, the parnassian movement contributed to the development of modernism by challenging traditional notions of beauty and expression.
- The parnassian emphasis on form and technique paved the way for the innovations of symbolism and imagism.
- The parnassian legacy can be seen in the work of later poets such as Mallarmé, Valéry, and Eliot.
- The parnassian pursuit of perfection remains an inspiration to artists who seek to transcend the boundaries of their craft.
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Of or pertaining to Parnassus., Any one of numerous species of butterflies belonging to the genus Parnassius. They inhabit the mountains, both in the Old World
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The poet's parnassian style exemplified the aestheticism and formalism prevalent in the 19th century.
The parnassian movement rejected romanticism in favor of objectivity, technical precision, and impassibility.
The parnassians sought to create timeless, perfect works of art that transcended personal emotions.
Théophile Gautier, one of the leading parnassian poets, emphasized the importance of "art for art's sake."
