period piece

noun

something, as a novel, painting, or building, of interest or value primarily because it evokes or epitomizes a particular period of history.

period piece

noun

an object, a piece of music, a play, etc, valued for its quality of evoking a particular historical period: often one regarded as of little except historical interest

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Word History and Origins

Origin of period piece¹

First recorded in 1925–30

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“Sinners” features a refreshingly original plot that is part Jim Crow period piece about two brothers who open a juke joint, part vampire thriller.

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After watching Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation,” a period piece about slavery starring Will Smith, the director decided on a desaturated look for the film that would reflect the emotional state of the kids’ reality.

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That timestamp plus a few quick internet references are the only proof that this isn’t a period piece.

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The period piece explores the love story between Japanese American and Mexican American families during World War II, highlighting the solidarity between both communities.

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Written and directed by Tyler Perry, it is a thoughtfully constructed period piece that offers another glimpse into how Black women, and other minority groups, are often erased from history.

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