Courbet
Definition
Proper noun A French painter, Gustave Courbet, who was a leading figure in the 19th-century Realist movement. He is noted for his commitment to painting only what he could see, rejecting the idealized themes of Romanticism and Neoclassicism. His work often depicted ordinary people and everyday scenes on a grand scale.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the artist Gustave Courbet, his artistic style, or his body of work. * The museum is hosting a major exhibition of works by Courbet. * Courbet's painting The Stone Breakers is a powerful example of social realism. * Her style is influenced by the realism of Courbet.
Advanced Usage
- Courbetian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Courbet or his realist style.
- The film's gritty, unvarnished look has a distinctly Courbetian quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Realism: The 19th-century artistic movement Courbet helped pioneer, focusing on accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or contemporary life.
- Realist: An artist, like Courbet, who practices realism.
Synonyms
- Gustave Courbet (full name)
- The Realist painter (contextual synonym)
Related Phrases/Concepts
- "The Painter's Studio": The title of one of Courbet's most famous and complex allegorical paintings.
- "The Origin of the World": The title of a controversial and famously explicit painting by Courbet.
- "Burial at Ornans": The title of a monumental painting by Courbet that caused a scandal by depicting a provincial funeral with the gravity of a history painting.
Noun
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French painter noted for his realistic depiction of everyday scenes (1819-1877)
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