Venetian school

American  

noun

1. any of various groups of artists identified with Venice throughout the history of Italian art but most notably the painters of the 18th century, as Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Francesco Guardi, and Antonio Canaletto.

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Etymology

Origin of Venetian school

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

“Paolo Veneziano: Art and Devotion in 14th-Century Venice” Works by the medieval painter regarded as the founder of the Venetian school are on view July 13 through Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2021

In fact, Francesco Guardi was the last master of the Venetian school.

From Time Magazine Archive

They showed four panels by Bartolommeo Montagna, a minor master of the late 15th century Venetian school.

From Time Magazine Archive

I was much surprised myself, as the Venetian school always exercises a great fascination over me.

From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II by Barrington, Mrs. Russell

A mere slavish imitation of the Venetian school resulted, and it was not until the age of the Grande Monarque, Louis XIV., that French lace rivalled that of Venice.

From Chats on Old Lace and Needlework by Lowes, Emily Leigh