2. Adherence to what are supposed or assumed to be the classical canons of art.

Clas"sic*al*ist, n. One who adheres to what he thinks the classical canons of art. Ruskin.

{ Clas`si*cal"i*ty (?), Clas"sic*al*ness (?), } n. The quality of being classical.

Clas"sic*al*ly, adv. 1. In a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors.