Detailgenauigkeit
accuracy of detail; precision in rendering detail
noun de-TY-ge-now-ig-kite Rare
Usage Note
Detailgenauigkeit describes the degree to which fine detail is accurately rendered in an artwork, praised in hyperrealist painting and precision drawings. It is distinct from Spontaneität (spontaneity) — some styles deliberately suppress Detailgenauigkeit.
Examples
"Die Detailgenauigkeit der botanischen Illustration war wissenschaftlich wertvoll."
Natural Translation
The precision of detail in the botanical illustration was scientifically valuable.
Literal Translation
The detail-accuracy of-the botanical illustration was scientifically valuable.
Related Words
- Abguss cast, casting (plaster or metal replica of a sculpture)
- Abstraktion abstraction (non-representational art)
- Acrylfarbe acrylic paint
- Akanthus acanthus (decorative leaf motif)
- Akt nude
- Aktmalerei nude painting; figure painting
- Aktmodell life model; nude model (for drawing or painting)
- Aktzeichnung life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
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