1. relating to or occurring in the period after the classical era, especially after ancient Greek and Roman civilization
Usage: academic; historical
2. relating to or characteristic of the period after the height of classical music, art, or literature
Usage: arts; music

Examples

• The postclassical period saw the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
• Byzantine art represents a postclassical development from earlier Greek traditions.
• Many postclassical composers experimented with new harmonic structures.
• The postclassical era in literature began around the 4th century CE.
• Postclassical philosophy incorporated elements from various religious traditions.
• The museum’s postclassical collection includes medieval manuscripts and artifacts.