lee krasner
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Definition
Proper noun: * Lee Krasner: An American painter of the 20th century, a central figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement. She is recognized for her energetic, gestural, and often large-scale abstract paintings, and for her role in founding the New York School of abstract expressionism.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting a major retrospective of Lee Krasner this fall.
- Art historians now emphasize Lee Krasner's independent career alongside her marriage to Jackson Pollock.
- Her work evolved significantly, showing Lee Krasner's persistent experimentation with form and color.
Advanced Usage
- "a Krasner": Used informally to refer to a painting or artwork created by Lee Krasner.
- The auction featured an early Krasner from her "Little Image" series.
Variants and Related Words
- Krasneresque (adj., informal): Resembling or characteristic of Lee Krasner's artistic style, particularly its dynamism and complex, all-over composition.
- The artist's later work has a distinctly Krasneresque energy.
Synonyms
- Abstract Expressionist painter: A general term for an artist belonging to the movement she helped define.
- New York School artist: Refers to her association with the group of artists in mid-20th century New York.
Related Idioms & Phrases
- (To work) in the shadow of: While not exclusive to her, this phrase is often used in discussions about Lee Krasner's career in relation to her more famous husband, Jackson Pollock.
- For many years, critics discussed Lee Krasner as working in the shadow of Pollock, a narrative that has since been revised.
Noun
- United States artist remembered for her spontaneous approach to painting; she was a founder of the New York school of abstract expressionism (1908-1984)