orozco
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of Spanish origin: "Orozco" is a Spanish surname.
- José Clemente Orozco, a Mexican painter: Specifically, "Orozco" most famously refers to the 20th-century Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco, known for his large-scale, socially critical frescoes.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is exhibiting works by Orozco. (This refers to the painter José Clemente Orozco.)
- My history teacher's name is Ms. Orozco. (This uses "Orozco" as a surname.)
Advanced Usage
- "Orozcoesque" (adj): Resembling or in the style of José Clemente Orozco's art, particularly characterized by monumental scale, dramatic expression, and social commentary.
- The artist's powerful, angular figures are considered Orozcoesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Orozco, José Clemente: The full name of the painter.
- Muralist (n): An artist who paints murals, a key term associated with Orozco's work.
Synonyms
- Muralist: A painter of murals (specific to his profession).
- Fresco painter: An artist who works in the fresco technique, which Orozco used.
Related Terms and Context
- Mexican Muralism: The artistic movement in which José Clemente Orozco was a leading figure, along with Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros.
- Orozco was a central pillar of the Mexican Muralism movement.
Noun
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Mexican painter noted for his monumental murals (1883-1949)
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