"Canonical status" refers to an authoritative or officially accepted position or standard. It implies a recognized and respected status, often associated with traditional or widely accepted norms or principles. Full definition
The present canonical status of Caravaggio and Artemesia Gentileschi seems likely to be secure, for their art expresses ways about identity politics, which are becoming almost universally accepted. (brooklynrail.org)
Some of the artists that carry the Pictures Generation label are well - known to the general public, such as Barbara Kruger, Richard Prince, David Salle and Cindy Sherman; many have achieved canonical status in the art world, with their work featured at multiple venues throughout any given year, all over the world. (nytimes.com)
John Stuart Mill gave this anthropomorphic approach to social questions almost canonical status for modern thinkers thirteen years later in Utilitarianism: (firstthings.com)