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Masaccio is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Masaccio in a sentence

Masaccio meaning

An Italian painter (born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone; 1401–1428) of the Quattrocento period.

Using Masaccio

  • The main meaning on this page is: An Italian painter (born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone; 1401–1428) of the Quattrocento period.
  • In the example corpus, masaccio often appears in combinations such as: by masaccio, masaccio died.

Context around Masaccio

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 3 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 15 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

nevertheless 1×

Often after:

died 2× 1426 1× probably 1× uses 1×

Sentence patterns with Masaccio

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

masaccio died at 2× close to masaccio s hometown 1× devised by masaccio with the 1× divergence with masaccio 1× evidence for masaccio s artistic 1× flat while masaccio s are 1× giotto however masaccio uses linear 1× halo by masaccio 1426 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

masaccio died at 2× frescoes the series 1× main works virgin 1× masaccio probably worked 1× masolino s figures 1× nevertheless masaccio s 1×

Common sentence endings:

attributed to him 1× by masaccio 1426 1× carry them further 1× color without outlines 1× divergence with masaccio 1× is already apparent 1×

Words around Masaccio

Just before it in the word index:

masaba 24 masaan 5 masaaki 5 masa 50 mas 141 marzuq 3

Just after it in the word index:

masada 24 masafer 7 masaharu 5 masahide 2 masahiko 5 masahiro 40

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaronson 19 abai 19 abass 19 abatements 19 abdulfatah 19 abebe 19

Corpus analysis for Masaccio

  • In this selection, "masaccio" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, nevertheless, died, 1426 and probably stand out and add context to how "masaccio" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include masaccio died at and close to masaccio s hometown. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "masaccio" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with masaccio

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Masaccio died at 27, leaving the work unfinished. (8 words)

There is no evidence for Masaccio's artistic education. (9 words)

Main works Virgin Mary with pseudo-Arabic halo, by Masaccio (1426). (11 words)

Longer example sentences

Scholars have often noted that the shadows of the figures all fall away from the chapel window, as if the figures are lit by it; this is an added stroke of verisimilitude and further tribute to Masaccio's innovative genius. (40 words)

San Giovenale Triptych (1422) The San Giovenale altarpiece was only discovered in 1961 in the church of San Giovenale at Cascia di Reggello, which is very close to Masaccio's hometown. (31 words)

The fresco, considered by many to be Masaccio's masterwork, is the earliest surviving painting to use systematic linear perspective, possibly devised by Masaccio with the assistance of Brunelleschi himself. (30 words)

Example sentences (15)

The fresco, considered by many to be Masaccio's masterwork, is the earliest surviving painting to use systematic linear perspective, possibly devised by Masaccio with the assistance of Brunelleschi himself.

At the time it was painted, another young artist, known as Masaccio, was working on the frescoes for the Brancacci Chapel at the church of the Carmine.

Frescoes The series of frescoes that Fra Angelico painted for the Dominican friars at San Marcos realise the advancements made by Masaccio and carry them further.

It is not known if this was because of money quarrels with Felice or even if there was an artistic divergence with Masaccio.

Main works Virgin Mary with pseudo-Arabic halo, by Masaccio (1426).

Masaccio died at 27, leaving the work unfinished.

Masaccio died at twenty-six and little is known about the exact circumstances of his death.

Masaccio probably worked on it entirely in Pisa, shuttling back and forth to Florence, where he was still working on the Brancacci Chapel.

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Masolino's figures are delicate, graceful and somewhat flat, while Masaccio's are solid and hefty.

Nevertheless, Masaccio's concern to suggest three-dimensionality through volumetric figures and foreshortened forms (a revival of Giotto's approach, rather than a continuation of contemporary trends) is already apparent.

Only four frescoes undoubtedly from Masaccio's hand still exist today, although many other works have been at least partially attributed to him.

San Giovenale Triptych (1422) The San Giovenale altarpiece was only discovered in 1961 in the church of San Giovenale at Cascia di Reggello, which is very close to Masaccio's hometown.

Scholars have often noted that the shadows of the figures all fall away from the chapel window, as if the figures are lit by it; this is an added stroke of verisimilitude and further tribute to Masaccio's innovative genius.

There is no evidence for Masaccio's artistic education.

Unlike Giotto, however, Masaccio uses linear and atmospheric perspective, directional light, and chiaroscuro, which is the representation of form through light and color without outlines.

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Common combinations with masaccio

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "masaccio" in a sentence?
An example: "The fresco, considered by many to be Masaccio's masterwork, is the earliest surviving painting to use systematic linear perspective, possibly devised by Masaccio with the assistance of Brunelleschi himself." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "masaccio" from authentic English texts.
What does "masaccio" mean?
Masaccio means: An Italian painter (born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone; 1401–1428) of the Quattrocento period.
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