Johns

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Definition

Proper noun 1. Jasper Johns: A specific individual, a renowned American artist and a key figure in the development of Pop Art, born in 1930.

Usage Notes
  • This is a proper noun referring to a specific person. It is always capitalized.
  • It is used to identify the artist, his work, or his influence in the context of art history and criticism.
Examples
  • In art history:
  • Discussing influence:
  • Referring to artwork:
Advanced Usage
  • Possessive form: Used to indicate something belonging to or created by Jasper Johns.
    • The exhibition focuses on Johns's early encaustic techniques.
    • That is clearly Johns' style. (Both Johns's and Johns' are acceptable possessive forms.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Pop Art: The art movement with which Jasper Johns is closely associated.
  • Neo-Dada: A term sometimes used to describe the early work of Johns and his contemporaries.
Synonyms
  • Jasper Johns (This is the full name; "Johns" itself is the shortened, common referent in artistic contexts. There are no true synonyms for a proper name.)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • Important Distinction: The word "johns" (with a lowercase 'j') is an informal and often derogatory noun meaning "prostitutes' clients." This is a completely different and separate word from the proper noun Johns (capitalized) referring to the artist. The context will always make the meaning clear.
    • Example of the different word: The police targeted the johns as well as the sex workers.
Noun
  1. United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)

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