saul steinberg
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Definition
Proper noun: - Saul Steinberg: An American cartoonist and illustrator, born in Romania, internationally recognized for his distinctive style of caricature and his long association with The New Yorker magazine.
Usage
- Saul Steinberg is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, the artist.
- The museum is hosting an exhibition of works by Saul Steinberg.
- Saul Steinberg's most famous cover for The New Yorker depicted a New Yorker's view of the world.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used attributively to describe works, style, or influence characteristic of the artist.
- The drawing had a Saul Steinberg quality to it, with its clever use of line and witty perspective.
- He is considered a master in the Saul Steinberg tradition of intellectual cartooning.
Variants and Related Words
- Steinbergian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Saul Steinberg or his style.
- The artist's Steinbergian wit was evident in every sketch.
Synonyms
- Cartoonist
- Illustrator
- Caricaturist
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "A Steinberg": Sometimes used informally to refer to a drawing or cartoon in his distinctive style, particularly one playing with maps and perspective.
- The editorial cartoon was a real Steinberg, showing the country's political landscape as a distorted map.
Noun
- United States cartoonist (born in Romania) noted for his caricatures of famous people (1914-1999)