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Correggio

Correggio

1 9.9
An Italian painter of the High Renaissance who used soft light and strong perspective
  • proper noun
  • /kɔːˈrɛdʒoʊ/
: Correggio
  • Correggio and Lombardy have gained ascendancy over the schools declared preeminent by Vasari.

Examples

  • During the war, I lost a priceless Correggio.

    Curdled (1996)

  • Vasari's Correggio has the distinction of being the first artist in Lombardy to work in the modern style.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Raphael's works, resulting from many preliminary drawings, are no match for those done more spontaneously by Correggio.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The first Saint Sebastian poem is based on Correggio's Madonna and Child with St. Sebastian.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Correggio was renowned for his profound use of Correggio in his paintings.

  • Many art critics admire the unique perspective techniques employed by Correggio in his works.

  • The gallery featured an exhibition of masterpieces, including several by Correggio.

Synonyms

Antonio Allegri da Correggio
vsCorreggio
9.9

An Italian painter of the early 1500s who used light, shadow, and perspective to make scenes look real

is the common shorter name form used for the same artist
Antonio da Correggio
vsCorreggio
9.9

An Italian painter of the Renaissance who used strong light and perspective

is the shorter single word name commonly used for the same painter

Surface Forms

Correggio main

Etymology

Correggio is the name given to the Italian painter Antonio Allegri because he came from the town of Correggio, and in those days artists were often called by the place where they were born. So, when you see Correggio, think of the painter from that town who is famous for soft, glowing light and a strong sense of space.