klimt

Thân thiện

A museum visitor admires a Klimt painting.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Gustav Klimt: An Austrian painter who was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his symbolic, erotic, and allegorical works. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession and his style was significantly influenced by Art Nouveau.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Klimt.
  • Klimt's "The Kiss" is one of the most recognizable paintings in the world.
  • Art historians often study the golden phase of Klimt's career.

Advanced Usage

• "Klimt-esque" (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of Gustav Klimt's artistic style, often referring to the use of decorative patterns, gold leaf, and symbolic, sensual figures.
  • The interior designer created a Klimt-esque mural for the hotel lobby.

Variants and Related Words

• Klimtian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Gustav Klimt or his work.
  • The artist's use of gold and intricate detail is distinctly Klimtian.

Synonyms

• Painter: artist, muralist.
• Symbolist painter: (specifically referencing his association with the Symbolist movement).

Related Phrases

• "In the style of Klimt": Created in a manner that imitates Klimt's artistic techniques and themes.
  • The portrait was done in the style of Klimt, with a mosaic-like background.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. Austrian painter influenced by art nouveau (1862-1918)

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• Klimt
• Gustav Klimt