eclecticism (artistic concept)

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Approach or practice of selecting the best elements from different doctrines, methods, or styles to apply them in a new creation. In the specific context of art or architectural criticism, use to mean borrowing from a variety of visual sources in the creation of a work.
eclecticism
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026