HyperDic: ashcan_school

English > 2 senses of the expression Ashcan School / Ashcan school:
NOUNgroupAshcan School, Eighta group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life
artifactAshcan school, Ash Canearly 20th-century United States painting
English > Ashcan School: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life.
SynonymEight
Broaderartistic movement, art movementA group of artists who agree on general principles / principles
schoolA body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by a similar style or by similar teachers
English > Ashcan school: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningEarly 20th-century United States painting; portrays realistic and sordid scenes of city life.
SynonymAsh Can
Broaderartistic movement, art movementA group of artists who agree on general principles / principles

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