Tintoretto
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A renowned Italian painter: Tintoretto refers to Jacopo Robusti, a major artist of the 16th-century Venetian school, known for his dramatic use of perspective, light, and dynamic figures.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Tintoretto.
- Art historians often compare the styles of Tintoretto and his contemporary, Titian.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively to describe style or work: The name can function attributively to describe characteristics of his art.
- The church features a Tintoretto altarpiece.
- His painting has a distinct, almost Tintoretto-esque energy.
Variants and Related Words
- Tintorettoesque (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style of Tintoretto.
- The artist's use of chiaroscuro was decidedly Tintorettoesque.
Synonyms
- Jacopo Robusti: His birth name.
- Il Furioso: A historical nickname referencing his energetic painting style.
Noun
- Italian painter of the Venetian school (1518-1594)