A kind of decorative painting or sculpture, consisting of representations of portions of human and animal forms, fantastically combined and…

The action of charge, v., in various senses.

Art. Style in which a work of art is executed; artistic style; occasionally prevailing or fashionable style in matters of taste. Often with…

a style considered appropriate for noble and stately matters; spec. (frequently with capital initials) a style of painting portraying historical…

spec. A heightened or distinctive style characteristic of the work of a particular artist, writer, etc.

‘Want of relief or prominence’ (Johnson). spec. in Photography. Cf. flat, adj. 4d.

In generalized sense. Often used for: Beauty or loftiness of style.

Art and Photography. A prevalence of dark or muted colours and tones; a mood marked by this.

The adoption, to a pronounced or (according to some writers) excessive degree, of a distinctive style, manner, or method of treatment, esp. in…

figurative. An exact representation or description. Obsolete (since the daguerreotype itself has yielded to improved photographic processes).

Sophisticated stylishness and elegance, esp. in dress, taste, or manner.

The action of conventionalizing.

Used attributively or elliptically to designate the style of architecture, furniture, and interior decoration characteristic of the reign of Louis…

A conventional style or treatment.

Belief in the importance or value of historicity or of the past; spec. (in art and architecture) regard for or preoccupation with the styles or…

Popular culture. Cf. sense B. 2.