jacob epstein
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Definition
Proper noun * Jacob Epstein: A British sculptor of American birth, renowned for his portrait busts and large-scale, often controversial, public sculptures. He was a key figure in modern sculpture.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The Tate Britain holds several important works by Jacob Epstein.
- Jacob Epstein's sculpture "Genesis" caused a public outcry when it was first exhibited.
- Scholars study Jacob Epstein for his role in introducing modernist forms to British sculpture.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively to refer to the historical figure and his body of work. It can be used metonymically to represent a style of bold, expressive, and often confrontational early 20th-century sculpture.
- The building's facade has a Jacob Epstein quality to it, with its rough-hewn, powerful figures.
Variants and Related Words
- Epsteinian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Jacob Epstein's style.
- The artist's early work shows a distinctly Epsteinian influence.
Synonyms
- Sculptor: A general term for an artist who creates sculptures.
- Modernist: An artist who worked in the modernist tradition, though this is a broader category.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "An Epstein": A common way to refer to a sculpture created by Jacob Epstein.
- The museum just acquired an Epstein for its modern collection.
- "Epstein's bust of...": A frequent construction used to discuss his famous portrait sculptures.
- Epstein's bust of Einstein is considered a masterpiece of portraiture.
Noun
- British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)