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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FRAGONARD

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PRONUNCIATION OF FRAGONARD

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRAGONARD

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Fragonard is a noun.
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WHAT DOES FRAGONARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fragonard

Fragonard is a surname that may refer to: ▪ Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard, French painter, son of Jean-Honoré and Marie-Anne Fragonard ▪ Antonin Fragonard, French sculptor, grandson of Jean-Honoré Fragonard ▪ Honoré Fragonard, French anatomist ▪ Jean-Honoré Fragonard, renowned French rococo painter ▪ Marie-Anne Fragonard née Gérard, French painter and miniaturist, wife of Jean-Honoré Fragonard ▪ Théophile Fragonard, French painter and illustrator, elder son of Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard...

Definition of Fragonard in the English dictionary

The definition of Fragonard in the dictionary is Jean-Honoré. 1732–1806, French artist, noted for richly coloured paintings typifying the frivolity of 18th- century French court life.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRAGONARD

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WORDS THAT END LIKE FRAGONARD

Barnard
Bernard
Bonnard
canard
communard
Cunard
donnard
flying gurnard
gurnard
Leonard
Montagnard
nard
red gurnard
Reynard
Saint Bernard
Saint Leonard
Slieve Donard
spikenard
tub gurnard
winnard

Synonyms and antonyms of Fragonard in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Fragonard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRAGONARD

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弗拉戈纳尔
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Фрагонар
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Fragonard
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ফ্র্যাগোন্যার্ড
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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フラゴナール
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프라 고 나르
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Fraganard
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Fragonard
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பிராக்கோநார்ட்
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Фрагонар
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Fragonard
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Trends of use of Fragonard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRAGONARD»

The term «Fragonard» is regularly used and occupies the 67.564 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRAGONARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Fragonard

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRAGONARD»

Discover the use of Fragonard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Fragonard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Fragonard
Traces the career of the 18th century French painter, Jean Honore Fragonard, and discusses his treatment of romantic subjects
Jacques Thuillier, 1987
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Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Briefly describes Fragonard's life and career, displays his major works, and includes comments on their composition
Jean Montague Massengale, 1993
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Fragonard and the Fantasy Figure: Painting the Imagination
A fresh interpretation of Fragonard's figures de fantaisie, Fragonard and the Fantasy Figure: Painting the Imagination reconnects Fragonard's paintings with a neglected tradition of fantasy figures in European art, and situates them within ...
Melissa Percival, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 2012
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Fragonard's Allegories of Love
The book accompanies "Consuming Passion: Fragonard's Allegories of Love," an exhibition of the artist's work that opens at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute on October 28, 2007, and at the J. Paul Getty Museum on February 12, ...
Andrei Molotiu, J. Paul Getty Museum, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 2007
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Jean-Honoré Fragonard: life and work : complete catalogue of ...
Traces the life and career of the eighteenth century French artist and discusses his major paintings.5NjBwBT 'Fragonard: Life and Work' by Jean-Pierre Cuzin is a vigorous, long-overdue scrutiny of the artist, with more than 750 ...
Jean Pierre Cuzin, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 1988
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Fragonard in the universe of painting
Examine drawings and paintings by the eighteenth century French artist, discusses the themes and style of his work, and reviews what is known about his life
Dore Ashton, 1988
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Fragonard's Playful Paintings: Visual Games in Rococo Art
Close readings of Fragonard's painting and drawings provide readers with insight into the technique, composition, and form that contribute to the visual effect of his images.
Jennifer Milam, 2006
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Art and Culture in the Eighteenth Century: New Dimensions ...
A striking image of Jean-Honore Fragonard after 1789 has persisted into modern historiography: the carefree rococo artist who had rebelled against the Royal Academy and a career as an official history painter, choosing instead to work for a ...
Elise Goodman, 2001
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Fragonard
The third volume in the "Drawing Gallery" series co-published by the Musee du Louvre, this book provides an overview of Fragonard's career, exploring his techniques and differing themes.
Jean-Pierre Cuzin, 2008
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Fragonard Museum: The Écorchés : the Anatomical Masterworks ...
A desiccated rider mounted atop a galloping horse, wondrous demonstrations of animal anatomy: these impressive spectacles of permanently preserved bodies are still on display in the stunning collection of the Fragonard Museum.
Christophe Degueurce, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRAGONARD»

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Why Some Artists Die Poor And Others Die Rich Like Damien Hirst
Artlyst lysts Fragonard and El Greco – now rightly lauded by art history – as ridiculed by the contemporary market after they had fallen out of ... «ArtLyst, Jul 15»
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See Great Art on Your Vacation
... slew of jaw-dropping paintings by Jacques-Louis David, Fragonard, Ingres and Géricault on loan, plus some fascinating archival works about ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
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Give your bedroom a summer makeover
... real thing, and by spritzing them — and the bed linen, too — with Fragonard's Pois de Senteur fragrance, now starring at Marks & Spencer. «Homes and Property, Jul 15»
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The Cultural Arts Coalition presents, “Impressionist and Abstract …
His inspirations included the French painter Jean-Honore Fragonard as well as Javanese Gamelan music. The trio is scored for violin, piano ... «HamletHub, Jul 15»
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Grasse Jasmine Festival: flower power wins in Provence
Three well-established perfumeries – Molinard, Fragonard and Galimard – offer tours and perfume-making workshops. Find out more at ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Johnson Center offers Europe trip to members
Also in Paris, the travelers will tour Montmartre and visit the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and Fragonard's Perfume Museum. The group will take a ... «Troy Messenger, Jun 15»
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Pornography at the Brooklyn Museum???
Take the paintings of the French 18th century artist Fragonard. ... Nowadays, Justice Stewart would no doubt label Fragonard's work as HIS ... «Brooklyn Reader, Jun 15»
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A bauble of a play
At Stratford, Charlotte Dean's exquisite gowns and Douglas Paraschuk's magically revolving set have a whiff of Fragonard about them. «Hamilton Spectator, Jun 15»
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Victoria and Albert show reveals the pleasure and pain of shoes
... of the 20th century, and numerous pairs of mule heels. Their allure is neatly illustrated by a small reproduction of Fragonard's The Swing (c. «The Australian Financial Review, Jun 15»
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Lucy Winton: Fairy Tales at the 'Grown-Ups' Table'
Among the many artists she cited as sources or influences are Fragonard, Kara Walker, and Neo Rauch. “The loose representational style of ... «East Hampton Star, Jun 15»

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