👉 Antiquarianism is an academic and cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against modernist tendencies, particularly among scholars who focused on contemporary art, literature, and history. This movement sought to preserve and study works of art and history from the past, often through the use of rare or unaccessible manuscripts, prints, and other materials. The term "antiquarian" is derived from the Latin word "ancipitae," which means "ancient