Nabis

/ nabi /

plural noun

1. a group of French artists much influenced by Gauguin, including Bonnard and Vuillard, who reacted against the naturalism of the impressionists See also synthetism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nabis¹

C19: French, from Hebrew nābhi prophet

Example Sentences

Belle Epoque French-Swiss painter Félix Vallotton, best known as a printmaker associated with the symbolist group Les Nabis, took on Verdun — an epic, nearly yearlong battle in eastern France.

From Los Angeles Times

Inspired by the work of Édouard Vuillard and Les Nabis artists, the Los Angeles-based French artist will present monoprints, a new large-scale tapestry and what she calls “fluff” paintings, done on faux fur.

From New York Times

Indeed, cannabis distributor Nabis is opening a massive warehouse southeast of Fresno this month.

From Seattle Times

Indeed, cannabis distributor Nabis is opening a massive warehouse southeast of Fresno this month.

From Washington Times

The Impressionists were gripped by social life at the opera, the cafe, the seaside; the Nabis, two decades later, saw just as much modernity at home.

From New York Times