delacroix

Thân thiện

A student studies a Delacroix painting in an art history book.

Definition

Proper noun: - Eugène Delacroix: A French Romantic painter, known for his influential use of color and expressive brushwork. He was a central figure in the Romantic movement in 19th-century French art.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Delacroix.
  • Delacroix's painting "Liberty Leading the People" is an iconic symbol of the French Revolution of 1830.

Advanced Usage

• "Delacroix-esque" (adjective): Describing a style reminiscent of Delacroix's work, particularly characterized by dramatic scenes, vibrant color, and emotional intensity.
  • The artist's use of turbulent skies and heroic figures was distinctly Delacroix-esque.

Variants and Related Words

• Romanticism (noun): The artistic, literary, and intellectual movement of the late 18th and 19th centuries that Delacroix was associated with, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and glorification of the past and nature.
• History painting (noun): A genre of painting that depicts significant historical, mythological, or literary narratives, which Delacroix often worked within.

Synonyms

• Master painter
• Romantic artist

Related Phrases and Contexts

• The School of Delacroix: Refers to artists who were influenced by or followed the stylistic principles of Delacroix.
  • Many later colorists were considered part of the School of Delacroix.

Học thuật

Noun

1. French romantic painter (1798-1863)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Delacroix
• Eugene Delacroix
• Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix