Famous Artists

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person who is highly skilled or well-known in a particular art or field, especially in painting

adjective referring to a person who is highly skilled or well-known in a particular art or field, especially in painting

  • The art gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring works by an old master from the Renaissance period.
  • I love going to antique shops to hunt for paintings by old masters.
  • That painting is so cool, it must be by some old master or something.
  • In the world of classical music, Beethoven is considered an old master of composing symphonies.

noun a person who creates portraits, typically as a profession

  • The portraitist was commissioned to paint the official portrait of the president.
  • My friend is a talented portraitist who loves capturing people's personalities in her paintings.
  • That portraitist is so good, they can make anyone look like a movie star in their portraits.
  • As a portraitist of emotions, she used her art to express the inner turmoil of her subjects.

noun a person who has red or auburn hair

  • Titian was a renowned Italian painter during the Renaissance period.
  • Have you seen that beautiful Titian painting at the art gallery?
  • I heard Titian was a real boss with a paintbrush back in the day.
  • Her hair was the color of a Titian masterpiece, flowing in the wind.