Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • José Clemente Orozco: A Mexican painter renowned for his large-scale, socially conscious murals. He was a leading figure in the Mexican muralism movement, which flourished after the Mexican Revolution. His work is characterized by its dramatic expression, political themes, and focus on human struggle.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting an exhibition featuring works by José Orozco.
  • José Orozco, along with Diego Rivera, is considered a master of Mexican muralism.

Advanced Usage

• "Orozco's style": Refers to the distinctive artistic approach of José Orozco, often involving bold lines, somber colors, and powerful, sometimes tragic, human figures.

  • The mural's raw emotional power is a hallmark of Orozco's style.

• "In the tradition of Orozco": Describing artwork or artists that follow or are influenced by the thematic and stylistic principles of José Orozco.

  • The contemporary artist's public work is clearly in the tradition of Orozco.

Variants and Related Words

• Orozcoesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the work of José Orozco.
  • The painting's grim social commentary is decidedly Orozcoesque.

Synonyms

• Muralist: An artist who paints murals (a general term, of which Orozco is a specific, famous example).
• Social realist: An artist who depicts subjects of social concern in a realistic or expressive manner.

Related Phrases

• Mexican muralism: The art movement in which José Orozco was a principal figure.
  • José Orozco was a pivotal force in Mexican muralism.

Related Idioms

(As this is a proper noun referring to a specific person, there are no direct idioms. However, his name is often used metonymically.) - An Orozco of our time: A phrase used to describe a modern artist whose work has similar monumental scale and social engagement. - Critics have hailed her as an Orozco of our time for her powerful public installations.

Noun

1. Mexican painter noted for his monumental murals (1883-1949)