Shahn
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Definition
Proper noun A surname, specifically referring to Ben Shahn, a 20th-century American artist known for his socially and politically engaged paintings, murals, and graphic works.
Usage
- The museum is hosting a major retrospective of Shahn.
- Shahn's series on the Sacco and Vanzetti trial is a powerful critique of the justice system.
- The graphic style of Shahn influenced many later artists.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in an art historical or biographical context to refer to the artist and his body of work.
- It can be used attributively to describe his style or themes (e.g., Shahn-esque social realism).
Variants and Related Words
- Shahnian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Ben Shahn's work (a less common scholarly term).
Synonyms
- Ben Shahn (full name)
Notes on Meaning
This is a proper noun with a single, specific referent: the artist Ben Shahn. It does not have multiple general meanings.
Noun
- United States artist whose work reflected social and political themes (1898-1969)