Christo

¹

[ kris-toh ]

noun

1. Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, 1935–2020, U.S. sculptor, born in Bulgaria: collaborator with wife, Jeanne-Claude.

Christo-

²

1. a combining form representing Christ in compound words:

   Christophany.

Christo

¹

/ ˈkrɪstəʊ /

noun

1. ChristoChristo Javacheff1935MUSARTS AND CRAFTS: artist full name Christo Javacheff. born 1935, US artist, born in Bulgaria; best known for works in which he wraps buildings, monuments, or natural features in canvas or plastic

Christo-

²

combining_form

1. indicating or relating to Christ

   Christology

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christo¹

Christ, -o-

Example Sentences

As inspirations, the guitarist cites Christo and Jean-Claude’s 2021 wrapping of Paris’ Arc de Triomphe as well as Culver City’s Museum of Jurassic Technology, which he calls one of his favorite places in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s now completely wrapped up in silvery-blue fabric as part of an art project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

From NewsForKids.net

The wrapping is the work of one of the art world’s best-known creative teams, Christo and his wife, Jeanne-Claude.

From NewsForKids.net

Though both Christo and Jeanne-Claude have passed away, they were famous for their huge outdoor works of art, often called “installations”.

From NewsForKids.net

Christo Javacheff, who’s usually known by just his first name, came up with the idea for wrapping the Arc de Triomphe almost 60 years ago.

From NewsForKids.net