Definition

Proper noun: * Lee Krasner: An American painter recognized for her energetic and improvisational painting style. She was a key figure in establishing the Abstract Expressionist movement, often associated with the New York School.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a major retrospective of Krasner.
  • Art historians study Krasner's role in the development of Abstract Expressionism.

Advanced Usage

• "Krasner-esque" (adjective): Describing artwork that resembles or is influenced by Lee Krasner's style, characterized by dynamic composition, gestural brushwork, and collage elements.
  • The younger artist's large, collaged canvases have a distinctly Krasner-esque quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Lenore Krasner: Her full birth name.
• Lee Krasner Pollock: Her name following her marriage to fellow artist Jackson Pollock.

Synonyms

• Artist
• Painter
• Abstract Expressionist

Related Idioms or Phrases

• A Krasner: Informally used among art enthusiasts to refer to a work by Lee Krasner or one strongly reminiscent of her style.
  • The gallery just acquired what looks to be a real Krasner.

Noun

1. United States artist remembered for her spontaneous approach to painting; she was a founder of the New York school of abstract expressionism (1908-1984)