Canon
noun
  • Definition: A collection of literary, religious, or artistic works that are widely accepted as genuine and authoritative.
  • Etymology: From the Latin word “canon,” meaning “rule” or “measure.”
Subcategories:
1. Religious Canon
2. Literary Canon
3. Artistic Canon
Religious Canon
  • Definition: The authoritative collection of religious texts or scriptures recognized by a particular religious community.
  • Examples: The Christian Bible, the Quran, the Pali Canon (Buddhist scripture).
Literary Canon
  • Definition: A list of influential and historically significant literary works considered to be of enduring value.
  • Examples: Shakespeare’s plays, Jane Austen novels, Homer’s epic poems.
Artistic Canon
  • Definition: A collection of artworks, artists, or styles esteemed and recognized as having great artistic merit or cultural significance.
  • Examples: Renaissance art, Impressionism, classical music composers like Mozart and Beethoven.