Krasner
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Definition
Proper noun: * Lee Krasner: An American painter recognized for her energetic and improvisational painting style. She was a key figure in establishing the Abstract Expressionist movement, often associated with the New York School.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting a major retrospective of Krasner.
- Art historians study Krasner's role in the development of Abstract Expressionism.
Advanced Usage
- "Krasner-esque" (adjective): Describing artwork that resembles or is influenced by Lee Krasner's style, characterized by dynamic composition, gestural brushwork, and collage elements.
- The younger artist's large, collaged canvases have a distinctly Krasner-esque quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Lenore Krasner: Her full birth name.
- Lee Krasner Pollock: Her name following her marriage to fellow artist Jackson Pollock.
Synonyms
- Artist
- Painter
- Abstract Expressionist
Related Idioms or Phrases
- A Krasner: Informally used among art enthusiasts to refer to a work by Lee Krasner or one strongly reminiscent of her style.
- The gallery just acquired what looks to be a real Krasner.
Noun
- United States artist remembered for her spontaneous approach to painting; she was a founder of the New York school of abstract expressionism (1908-1984)