Usage Note
Raumwirkung describes the sense of three-dimensional depth or spatial atmosphere conveyed by a painting, installation, or architectural design. Techniques such as perspective and overlapping forms create Raumwirkung on a flat surface.
Examples
"Durch die Linearperspektive entsteht eine überzeugende Raumwirkung in dem Gemälde."
Natural Translation
Through linear perspective a convincing spatial effect is created in the painting.
Literal Translation
Through the linear-perspective arises a convincing space-effect in the painting.
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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