Aktzeichnung
life drawing, figure drawing (of the nude)
noun AKT-tsykh-nung Rare
Usage Note
Aktzeichnung is a drawing of the human figure from life, typically a nude model. Foundation of traditional art training; Aktklassen are studio sessions with live models.
Examples
"Die Aktzeichnungen aus seiner Studienzeit zeigen eine sichere Beherrschung der Anatomie."
Natural Translation
The life drawings from his student years show a confident command of anatomy.
Literal Translation
The life-drawings from his study-time show a secure mastery of anatomy.
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)
- Altarbild altarpiece
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