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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.

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