Goya y Lucientes
- proper noun
- Many art historians regard Goya y Lucientes as the bridge between the Old Masters and modern art.
Examples
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The dark, haunting series by Goya y Lucientes reflected the turbulence of his time.
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Museums around the world exhibit works created by Goya y Lucientes.
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The works of Goya y Lucientes are celebrated worldwide.
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Did Goya y Lucientes influence modern art?
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Many art historians regard Goya y Lucientes as the bridge between the Old Masters and modern art.
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Museums around the world exhibit works created by Goya y Lucientes.
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The dark, haunting series by Goya y Lucientes reflected the turbulence of his time.
Synonyms
A Spanish painter known for portraits and works that criticize society
A Spanish painter known for emotional portraits and satirical paintings
A Spanish painter from 1746 to 1828 known for strong portraits and dark, modern images
A Spanish painter known for portraits and dark pictures that criticize society
Surface Forms
Morphology
Goya + y + Lucientes
This string is a Spanish personal name formed from two family names linked by 'y' (Spanish 'and'), so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it denotes a person rather than a compositional phrase. However, the specific biographical content (that this is the renowned Spanish painter) is not derivable from the parts unless the learner already knows Goya, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Goya y Lucientes is the artist's full last name. In Spanish the 'y' means 'and' and joins the two family names Goya and Lucientes, showing his father's and mother's families. That's why museums and books use the full name to refer to the painter.