1. looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

1. an exhibition or compilation showing the development of an artist’s work over a period of time

Examples

• The documentary takes a retrospective look at the civil rights movement.
• In retrospective analysis, the warning signs were clear.
• The museum is hosting a retrospective of Picasso’s paintings.
• Her retrospective thoughts about college were mostly positive.
• The artist’s retrospective spans five decades of work.
• Looking back with retrospective wisdom, he would have made different choices.
• The gallery’s retrospective features her early sketches and recent sculptures.