Oberflächenstruktur
surface texture; surface structure
noun o-ber-FLAE-khen-shtruk-toor Rare
Usage Note
Oberflächenstruktur refers to the tactile or visual texture of an artwork's surface, relevant to both painting and sculpture. Eine raue Oberflächenstruktur (rough surface texture) can convey energy and spontaneity in abstract work.
Examples
"Die Oberflächenstruktur der Skulptur war ungewöhnlich glatt und poliert."
Natural Translation
The surface texture of the sculpture was unusually smooth and polished.
Literal Translation
The surface-structure of-the sculpture was unusually smooth and polished.
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