allepoca

Allepoca is a neologism used in cultural criticism and design to describe an interpretive approach that fuses elements from across historical epochs into a single work or discourse. It is not a formal historical period; rather, it functions as a lens for analyzing syncretic aesthetics and temporally expansive narratives.

The etymology appears to be a portmanteau of all and epoch (from romance-language época/époque), with allepoca sometimes appearing in English-language criticism as a stylized coinage. Its exact origins are unclear and it circulates mainly in online discourse and contemporary theory.

In practice, allepoca is used to describe projects that deliberately blend stylistic cues from multiple eras, languages, or cultures. Examples include artworks that juxtapose Baroque ornament with modern digital minimalism, or fashion collections that layer antique textures with futuristic silhouettes.

The term functions as a heuristic rather than a precise taxonomy. Proponents argue it captures postmodern pluralism and cultural memory across time, while critics say it can be vague or pejorative if not anchored to specific historical references or methods.

Related concepts include syncretism, historicism, retrofuturism, and postmodern eclecticism. In current scholarship, allepoca tends to appear in essays, design critiques, and curatorial notes rather than as an established theory.