Definition

Proper noun: * Lee Krasner: An American painter of the 20th century, a central figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement. She is recognized for her energetic, gestural, and often large-scale abstract paintings, and for her role in founding the New York School of abstract expressionism.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a major retrospective of Lee Krasner this fall.
  • Art historians now emphasize Lee Krasner's independent career alongside her marriage to Jackson Pollock.
  • Her work evolved significantly, showing Lee Krasner's persistent experimentation with form and color.

Advanced Usage

• "a Krasner": Used informally to refer to a painting or artwork created by Lee Krasner.
  • The auction featured an early Krasner from her "Little Image" series.

Variants and Related Words

• Krasneresque (adj., informal): Resembling or characteristic of Lee Krasner's artistic style, particularly its dynamism and complex, all-over composition.
  • The artist's later work has a distinctly Krasneresque energy.

Synonyms

• Abstract Expressionist painter: A general term for an artist belonging to the movement she helped define.
• New York School artist: Refers to her association with the group of artists in mid-20th century New York.

Related Idioms & Phrases

• (To work) in the shadow of: While not exclusive to her, this phrase is often used in discussions about Lee Krasner's career in relation to her more famous husband, Jackson Pollock.
  • For many years, critics discussed Lee Krasner as working in the shadow of Pollock, a narrative that has since been revised.

Noun

1. United States artist remembered for her spontaneous approach to painting; she was a founder of the New York school of abstract expressionism (1908-1984)