Titian
Noun: 1. A Venetian Renaissance painter: Titian refers to Tiziano Vecellio, a renowned Italian painter of the 16th century, a master of the Venetian school known for his use of color and portraiture. 2. A shade of auburn hair color: By association with the artist's frequent depiction of this hair color, "titian" also denotes a reddish-brown or golden-auburn color.
- Noun (Person):
- The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Titian.
- Art historians often compare the techniques of Titian and his contemporary, Tintoretto.
- Noun (Color):
- She has beautiful titian hair that shines in the sunlight.
- The portrait was notable for the model's titian locks.
- "Titianesque" (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style, color, or subjects of Titian's paintings.
- The painter achieved a Titianesque richness in the drapery of the figure.
- Titianesque (adj): Pertaining to the style or qualities associated with Titian.
- Tiziano Vecellio: The full Italian name of the artist.
- For the artist: Tiziano Vecellio, Old Master.
- For the color: auburn, reddish-brown, chestnut, copper.
This word has two distinct but related meanings. The primary and most specific meaning is the proper noun referring to the historical figure, the painter. The secondary meaning, the hair color, is a common noun derived from the artist's characteristic palette and subject matter. When capitalized ("Titian"), it almost always refers to the person. When lowercase ("titian"), it typically refers to the color.
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old master of the Venetian school (1490-1576)
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