William Hogarth

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Definition

Proper noun: * William Hogarth: An English artist, particularly renowned as a painter, printmaker, and pictorial satirist. He is most famous for his series of narrative engravings that critically and humorously depicted the social customs, moral vices, and affectations of 18th-century British society.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The museum is hosting a major exhibition on William Hogarth.
    • William Hogarth's series "A Rake's Progress" is a masterpiece of narrative art.
    • Scholars study the works of William Hogarth to understand Georgian-era London.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hogarthian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of William Hogarth or his works, especially in the sense of offering a satirical, detailed, and often morally critical portrayal of society.
    • The novel presents a Hogarthian view of the city's underworld.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hogarth (noun): Often used alone to refer to William Hogarth or his artistic style.
    • The print is in the style of Hogarth.
  • Hogarthian (adj): As defined in Advanced Usage.
Synonyms
  • Satirical artist
  • Engraver
  • Social commentator (in an artistic context)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "The Line of Beauty": A reference to Hogarth's aesthetic theory, outlined in his treatise , where he argued the serpentine "S" curve was the most pleasing and beautiful line.
    • The sculptor incorporated Hogarth's Line of Beauty into the design.
Noun
  1. English artist noted for a series of engravings that satirized the affectations of his time (1697-1764)

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