davies

davies — biographical name

1. an American painter associated with the Ashcan School and a key organizer of the

1.人名
釋義

an American painter associated with the Ashcan School and a key organizer of the 1913 Armory Show, known for dreamlike landscapes and mythological subjects.

例句

Arthur Bowen Davies helped organize the famous Armory Show of 1913.

proper noun as subject in biographical context

Art historians often discuss Davies alongside other Ashcan School painters.

用法筆記

Arthur Bowen Davies is distinct from the Canadian author Robertson Davies; context (art history vs. literature) usually makes the reference clear.

2. a Canadian novelist, playwright, and critic best known for the Deptford Trilogy

2.人名
釋義

a Canadian novelist, playwright, and critic best known for the Deptford Trilogy and for serving as the first Master of Massey College at the University of Toronto.

例句

Robertson Davies explored themes of magic and psychology in his novel 'Fifth Business'.

proper noun as subject in literary discussion

Many readers consider Robertson Davies one of Canada's finest novelists of the twentieth century.

用法筆記

Commonly referred to simply as 'Robertson Davies' in literary criticism; the first name 'William' in his full name (William Robertson Davies) is almost never used in modern references.