Formalism (noun)

1. Strict adherence to rules and forms, especially in art or literature.
2. An excessive adherence to or emphasis on form or rules, especially in art or literature, at the expense of content or meaning.

Origin:

From french formalisme, from medieval latin formalismus, from latin formalis ("having form or shape"). it means strict adherence to rules and forms, especially in art or literature.

Examples:

1. The novel was criticized for its formalism.
2. The painting was a good example of formalism.
3. The poem was criticized for its formalism.
4. The music was criticized for its formalism.
5. The architecture was criticized for its formalism.