victoriana

Thân thiện

A small museum displays a case of victoriana, including a pocket watch and a lace fan.

Definition

Noun: - Collection of materials of or characteristic of the Victorian era: "Victoriana" refers to a collection of objects, artifacts, or styles that are typical of or originate from the period of British history when Queen Victoria reigned (1837-1901). It encompasses the aesthetic, cultural, and material output of that era.

Usage

• The term is used to describe a gathered assemblage of items from the Victorian period, often in the context of collecting, antiques, or historical study.
• It refers to the physical and stylistic characteristics that define the era's decorative arts, furniture, fashion, and literature.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively to describe styles or revivals.
  • The room was decorated in a Victoriana style, with dark wood and patterned wallpaper.
• It often implies a certain quality of being ornate, sentimental, or morally earnest, which are stereotypes associated with the period.

Variants and Related Words

• Victorian (adj): Pertaining to the reign of Queen Victoria or the conventions of that time.
  • Victorian architecture is known for its complexity and ornamentation.
• Victorianism (n): The attitudes, practices, or style characteristic of the Victorian era, especially its moral strictness.

Synonyms

• Antiques (specifically from that period)
• Relics (of the Victorian era)
• Period pieces

Notes

• "Victoriana" is typically treated as a mass noun (like "furniture" or "luggage") and is often used with a singular verb, even though it denotes a collection.
• It is distinct from the general adjective "Victorian," as it specifically denotes the collected material culture itself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. collection of materials of or characteristic of the Victorian era

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