Definition

Proper noun 1. A specific individual: George Segal refers to a United States sculptor, born in 1924. He is known for his life-size plaster cast figures, often placed in everyday urban environments.

Usage Notes

• This is a proper noun used as the name of a specific person. It is always capitalized.
• It is used to identify and refer to this particular artist and his body of work.

Examples

• Noun (as subject):
  • George Segal created haunting sculptures of ordinary people.
  • The museum is hosting a major exhibition of George Segal.
• Noun (possessive):
  • George Segal's technique involved wrapping models in plaster-soaked bandages.
  • The gallery acquired one of George Segal's most famous pieces.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to refer to the artist's collective work or artistic style.
  • The influence of George Segal is evident in the work of several contemporary installation artists.

Variants and Related Words

• Segalesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of George Segal's artistic style, particularly his monochromatic plaster figures in realistic settings.
  • The artist's Segalesque installation featured silent, white figures on a park bench.

Synonyms

• The sculptor (when context is clear): Can be used as a substitute after the initial introduction.
  • George Segal was known for his innovative techniques. The sculptor often worked directly with live models.

Related Phrases

• A George Segal: Can be used informally to refer to a sculpture made by him.
  • The plaza is famous for its George Segal of a couple waiting for a bus.

Noun

1. United States sculptor (born in 1924)