Poussin
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French painter: Nicolas Poussin was a French painter who worked in the classical style during the 17th century. He is renowned for his clarity, logic, and order, drawing heavily on themes from classical mythology and history.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The museum's new exhibition features several works by Poussin.
- Art historians often study Poussin's use of composition and narrative.
Advanced Usage
- "Poussin-esque" (adjective): Resembling or in the style of the painter Poussin, particularly characterized by classical themes, structured composition, and a sense of order.
- The artist's later period showed a distinctly Poussin-esque approach to landscape.
Variants and Related Words
- Classicism (n): The following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form. Poussin is a leading figure of this tradition.
- Neoclassicism (n): A later revival of classical art and architecture in the 18th and early 19th centuries, which was influenced by artists like Poussin.
Synonyms
- Old Master: A distinguished European artist of the period from about 1500 to the early 1700s. Poussin is considered an Old Master.
Noun
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French painter in the classical style (1594-1665)
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