soutine

Thân thiện

A painter studies a Soutine portrait in a museum gallery.

Definition

Proper noun A French expressionist painter of Lithuanian birth, known for his intense, emotionally charged portraits and still lifes, characterized by thick, swirling brushstrokes and distorted forms. He was a key figure in the School of Paris.

Usage

Soutine is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the artist himself or to his body of work. It is typically used in contexts discussing art history, expressionism, or specific paintings.

Examples

• The museum is hosting a major exhibition of works by Soutine.
• Her painting style was deeply influenced by Soutine's visceral approach to form.
• That portrait has the raw emotional power of a Soutine.

Advanced Usage

• A Soutine: This phrase can be used to refer to a painting created by Soutine.
  • The auction house sold a rare Soutine for a record price.
• Soutine-esque: An adjective (though not formally part of WordNet) sometimes used in art criticism to describe work reminiscent of Soutine's style.
  • The artist's use of turbulent, fleshy colors is decidedly Soutine-esque.

Variants and Related Words

• Expressionist (adj/n): Relating to or characteristic of Expressionism, the art movement with which Soutine is associated.
• School of Paris (n): A term referring to the loose community of artists, including Soutine, working in Paris in the early 20th century.

Synonyms

• Artist, painter. (Note: These are general terms; there is no direct single-word synonym for the proper name "Soutine".)

Related Phrases

• Chaim Soutine: His full name, sometimes used for formal reference.
  • The biography details the difficult life of Chaim Soutine.

Học thuật

Noun

1. French expressionist painter (born in Lithuania) (1893-1943)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Soutine
• Chaim Soutine