Ben Shahn
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- proper noun
- /bɛn ʃɑn/
- Ben Shahn was known for creating powerful murals depicting the struggles of working people.
Examples
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Many art historians praise Ben Shahn for his commitment to social justice through his paintings.
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An exhibition of Ben Shahn's work drew large crowds interested in American social history.
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The artwork of Ben Shahn is deeply moving.
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Have you ever seen a painting by Ben Shahn?
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Ben Shahn created iconic artworks that spotlight social injustice and human suffering.
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An exhibition featuring Ben Shahn's pieces captivated visitors with its portrayal of marginalized communities.
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Throughout his career, Ben Shahn focused on social and political themes, using art as a means of advocacy.
Synonyms
An American artist who painted about social and political issues
Surface Forms
Morphology
Ben + Shahn
This is a proper name referring to a specific person; the identity and biography of 'Ben Shahn' cannot be inferred from the constituent tokens. Proper names are referential rather than compositional, so a B1 learner who knows the words would not be able to derive the meaning 'United States artist' from them.
Etymology
Ben Shahn was an American artist famous for large, simple pictures and murals that showed the lives and struggles of ordinary people. Because his work spoke clearly about unfairness and politics, his name now brings to mind art about 'social justice'.