pompier
- noun
- /pɑmˈpiːər/
- Jargon
:
artista pomposo
- Her work was dismissed as pompier because it lacked originality and followed strict conventions.
Examples
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Many modern artists rejected the pompier style in favor of more experimental approaches.
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The critics labeled the painter a pompier for his adherence to outdated academic traditions.
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The painting was criticized for being too pompier in style.
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His latest work feels quite pompier compared to his earlier pieces.
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Many critics argue that his work is too pompier, lacking the original flair that artists strive for.
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The exhibition featured a number of pompier paintings that showcased an academic approach to classical themes.
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Although admired in his time, he is now often labeled a pompier for his overly conventional style.
Antonyms
How Conventional
- Specialized
2
8.2
- Jargon
38
4.3
- Specialized
2
7.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pompier was used for a painter because it comes from pompe 'pomp' or 'show', the same idea as English pompous. That's why a pompier artist is seen as grand but old-fashioned and lacking fresh ideas.