Bühnenbild

stage design

noun BUE-nen-bilt Rare

Origin: from Bühne (stage) + Bild (picture)

Also means

set design

Usage Note

Bühnenbild is the overall visual stage design of a production; its creator is the Bühnenbildner. It encompasses the Kulissen and props as one artistic concept.

Examples

"Das minimalistische Bühnenbild bestand nur aus einem Stuhl."

Natural Translation

The minimalist stage design consisted of just a chair.

Literal Translation

The minimalist stage-design consisted only of a chair.

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