Jul 29, 2004 15:33
19 yrs ago
German term
native speaker with 10 years experience
Native in: German 
, English
Works in: German to English
Flächenspiel
German to English
Art/Literary
Architecture
"Flächenspiel im Ornament und Grundriss" This is the subtitle of an essay on the sculptural elements of Michaelangelo's architecture. Any suggestions appreciated!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | The play of surfaces in... |
Kevin Pfeiffer (X)
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| 4 | interplay of structural and ornamental elements |
Mario Marcolin
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| 2 | a many-splendoured thing |
Armorel Young
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| 1 | a feast of facets |
Jonathan MacKerron
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Proposed translations
3 hrs
German term (edited):
Fl�chenspiel
Selected
The play of surfaces in...
my hunch...
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Note added at 3 hrs 42 mins (2004-07-29 19:15:35 GMT)
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Some samples: \"When we see the amazing play of surfaces slashing at space...\"; \"The play of surfaces was key in the architects\' design process...\"; \"Attention to play of surfaces, images, signifiers without concern...\".
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Note added at 3 hrs 42 mins (2004-07-29 19:15:35 GMT)
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Some samples: \"When we see the amazing play of surfaces slashing at space...\"; \"The play of surfaces was key in the architects\' design process...\"; \"Attention to play of surfaces, images, signifiers without concern...\".
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks!"
1 hr
Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
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German term (edited):
Fl�chenspiel
a feast of facets
just to get things rolling here
3 hrs
German term (edited):
Fl�chenspiel
a many-splendoured thing
is what first comes to mind, although I think I feel a barrage of disagrees heading my way. Doesn't fit with the second part of the title of course - you'd have to say something like "A many-splendoured thing: ornament and outline in the work of M."
16 hrs
Mario Marcolin
Sweden
Sweden
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Sweden
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German term (edited):
Fl�chenspiel
interplay of structural and ornamental elements
interplay of structural elements and ornaments
:)
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