Jacques-Louis David
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- proper noun
- Jacques-Louis David painted some of the most significant works of the French Revolution era.
Examples
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Jacques-Louis David painted 'The Death of Socrates' in 1787.
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Many consider Jacques-Louis David the leading figure of neoclassical painting in France.
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The art museum features a special exhibition on Jacques-Louis David and his students.
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Did Jacques-Louis David influence modern art?
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Jacques-Louis David is celebrated for his iconic painting, 'The Death of Socrates,' which captures the values of neoclassicism.
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Art historians agree that Jacques-Louis David played a crucial role in promoting revolutionary ideals through his artwork.
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The gallery's latest exhibition includes a comprehensive overview of Jacques-Louis David, showcasing his impact on 18th-century art.
Synonyms
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9.2
A French painter in the neoclassical style known for supporting the French Revolution and painting scenes from history
Surface Forms
Morphology
Jacques-Louis + David
This is a proper name composed of personal-name elements; knowing the constituent name parts does not allow a B1 learner to infer that it refers to a historical French neoclassical painter or his biographical details. The referential, encyclopedic meaning depends on world knowledge rather than compositional semantics, so it is not derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Jacques-Louis David is remembered for clear, strong paintings that used the style of ancient Rome and Greece, so imagine him painting a proud Roman hero in simple shapes and bright light. That's why his name now means a leading 'painter in the classical style' and a 'supporter of the French Revolution'.