formalism

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“It’s a compelling marriage of rock elements and classical formalism that doesn’t shortchange either.”

From New York Times

Jesus’ teachings and Francis’ reminders of them run counter to a church that has morphed over time into a deeply flawed institution weaned on formalism, ideological rigidity and careerism.

From New York Times

Refreshingly, the formalism of this new work is rarely cold.

From Los Angeles Times

The filmmakers created “savage formalism,” a visual language based on Rihanna’s use of the word “savage” on the song “Needed Me.”

From New York Times

“India Song” manages to be both florid and austere and, for all its forbidding formalism, not so far from a steamy tropical romance or the B-movie exotica beloved by French surrealists.

From New York Times