Monumentalism

Pronunciation: /ˈˌmɑnjəmɛnəɫˈɪzəm/

Monumentalism (noun)

  1. A style that uses very large buildings or artworks to show importance and power in public places.
  2. The belief that a government should present itself through huge symbols and impressive public works.
  3. A way of thinking that treats ideas as extremely important, using a very serious and large-scale approach.

Examples

  • The city supports monumentalism with large public art.
  • Large public art can express monumentalism in public spaces.