Maillol
Proper noun A French sculptor, painter, and printmaker, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is renowned for reviving and reinterpreting classical ideals of beauty, particularly through his serene, monumental sculptures of the female nude, which emphasized volume, balance, and simplified forms over dramatic expression.
The word "Maillol" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the artist himself or to his body of work. It is typically used in contexts discussing art history, sculpture, and modern classical aesthetics. * The museum has a dedicated gallery for works by Maillol. * Her sculpture was clearly influenced by the harmonious forms of Maillol.
- In an attributive sense: The name can be used adjectivally to describe a style or characteristic reminiscent of his work.
- The figure's Maillol-esque proportions conveyed a sense of timeless calm.
- Maillolesque (adjective): Having the qualities characteristic of Aristide Maillol's art, especially a focus on classical balance, full volumes, and the female form.
- Sculptor (a more general term)
- Artist (a more general term)
- Classicist (in the context of his artistic philosophy)
As a proper noun, "Maillol" does not have multiple dictionary definitions. Its meaning is fixed to the historical person, Aristide Maillol. It is not a common noun.
- French sculptor of monumental female nudes (1861-1944)