Reproduktion
reproduction (copy of an artwork)
noun re-pro-duk-TSION Rare
Origin: from Latin reproducere, to produce again
Usage Note
Reproduktion is a mechanical or photographic copy of an artwork, as opposed to an original. High-quality Reproduktionen are used in catalogues and posters; the term distinguishes a copy from an Original. Feminine noun.
Examples
"Die Reproduktion hängt in seinem Arbeitszimmer, das Original befindet sich im Louvre."
Natural Translation
The reproduction hangs in his study; the original is in the Louvre.
Literal Translation
The reproduction hangs in his work-room, the original is in the Louvre.
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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