Figurengruppe

group of figures; figural group

noun fi-GOO-ren-groo-pe Rare

Usage Note

Figurengruppe describes a sculptural or pictorial composition consisting of multiple human or animal figures in a unified arrangement. In Baroque sculpture, dynamic Figurengruppen express dramatic narrative tension.

Examples

"Die bronzene Figurengruppe im Park erinnert an die Stadtgründer."

Natural Translation

The bronze figural group in the park commemorates the city's founders.

Literal Translation

The bronze figure-group in-the park reminds-of the city-founders.

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