Theory or practice of an eclectic.
Dr. Wooster Beach (1794-1868) originated the Eclectic movement in the US. Beach's goal was to reform medical practices, incorporating many theories into their medical systems -- hence the name Eclectic. Their medicines were often pote nt and given in massive doses, sometimes with unpredictable results.
making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
A style in which furnishings and accessories of various periods and styles are deftly and harmoniously combined.
an art method of borrowing and combining styles from multiple art movements, schools, styles or other artists into one work of art.
A style of decoration characterized by furnishings and accessories of various styles from different countries and periods, all of which are harmoniously combined.
The practice of selecting or borrowing from earlier styles and combining the borrowed elements.
Eclecticism is a conceptual approach that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions, but instead draws upon multiple theories, styles, or ideas to gain complementary insights into a subject, or applies different theories in particular cases.