Benjamin Shahn

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Benjamin Shahn: An American artist known for creating works that addressed and reflected upon social and political themes. His career spanned much of the 20th century.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Benjamin Shahn is used to refer to the individual artist. It functions as a name and is typically not preceded by articles (like 'a' or 'the').
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The museum is hosting an exhibition featuring the works of Benjamin Shahn.
    • Benjamin Shahn often used his art to comment on labor issues and injustice.
    • Scholars study the graphic work of Benjamin Shahn for its social realism.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used attributively to describe works or styles associated with him.
    • The gallery acquired a Benjamin Shahn lithograph.
    • Her painting shows a clear Benjamin Shahn influence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shahn: A common shortened reference to the artist in artistic and academic contexts.
    • The lecture focused on Shahn's Depression-era photography.
Synonyms
  • Artist: A general term for a practitioner of the visual arts.
  • Social realist: A more specific term describing artists who focus on realistic depictions of social issues, a category Shahn is often associated with.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • While there are no specific idioms with the name, it is often part of phrases describing artistic legacy or thematic focus.
    • in the tradition of Benjamin Shahn
    • the social conscience of a Benjamin Shahn
Noun
  1. United States artist whose work reflected social and political themes (1898-1969)

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