L'art et la manière

English translation: The Art of the Circus

06:32 Jun 3, 2010
French to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / Circus extravaganza
French term or phrase: L'art et la manière
The phrase is used as a title of an article about Cirque Plume, an avant garde circus, and its latest production which is based on the theme of an artist's studio and contains lots of references to painting. I did wonder whether it needed translating at all, but I'm not sure it would mean much to the average English-speaking reader.
janisct
Local time: 20:54
English translation:The Art of the Circus
Explanation:
As Polyglot says, you can give yourself a pretty free hand with this sort of title. My suggestion is an attempt at worldplay, bringing in the reference to art, and the idea that these circus performers are skilled at what they do....
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Philippa Smith
Local time: 21:54
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2The Art of the Circus
Philippa Smith
4Art joins the Circus
Evans (X)
3 +1Art and Style
B D Finch
3(in) the fine style
Euqinimod (X)
3Circus as an art form//It's not what you do but the way that you do it
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(in) the fine style


Explanation:
Peut-être.

Euqinimod (X)
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Circus as an art form//It's not what you do but the way that you do it


Explanation:
Rathr than trying to translate per se, in cases like this, you are often better advised to think up your own title based on your knowledge of the text, remaining of course in the same ballpark area



polyglot45
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The Art of the Circus


Explanation:
As Polyglot says, you can give yourself a pretty free hand with this sort of title. My suggestion is an attempt at worldplay, bringing in the reference to art, and the idea that these circus performers are skilled at what they do....

Philippa Smith
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Chris Hall
12 mins
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agree  Helen Shiner: or The Arts of the Circus
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Art joins the Circus


Explanation:
Another option. Playing on the idea of running off to "join the circus" and involving fine art in a circus context.

Might work as a title.

Evans (X)
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Art and Style


Explanation:
Literal and snappy.

B D Finch
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agree  Verginia Ophof
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