figuration

A noun referring to the act of representing something figuratively, as through emblem or allegory, or the process of decorating with a design.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт образного представления чего-либо, например, через эмблему или аллегорию, или процесс украшения узором.esSustantivo que denota el acto de representar algo de forma figurada, como mediante una alegoría o un símbolo, o el proceso de adornar con figuras o patrones decorativos.frNom désignant l'acte de représenter quelque chose de manière figurative, par exemple par une emblème ou une allégorie, ou le processus d'ornementation par des motifs.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas bildlich darzustellen, etwa durch Emblem oder Allegorie, oder den Vorgang, etwas mit einem Muster zu verzieren.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de representar algo de forma figurada, por meio de figuras, emblemas ou alegorias, ou o processo de decorar com motivos ou padrões.zh名词，指用形象、象征或比喻的方式表现某事物的行为，或指用图案、纹饰进行的装饰过程。arاسم يشير إلى عملية التمثيل أو التصوير المجازي لشيء ما عبر الرمز أو الكناية أو الاستعارة، أو إلى عملية الزخرفة بالنقوش والأنماط.

1. Figurative representation C1 formal

   The act of representing something symbolically or allegorically through figures, emblems, or metaphors.

   • The poem is a complex figuration of love and loss using mythological allusions.
   • In medieval art, figuration was often used to convey religious allegories.
   • The author's use of figuration allows readers to interpret deeper societal critiques.

   ruОбразное представлениеesFiguraciónfrReprésentation figurative ou allégoriquedeFigurative DarstellungptRepresentação figuradazh形象化表现arالتمثيل الرمزي

   Synonyme: allegoryimagerymetaphorrepresentationsymbolismtrope

2. Decorative design B2 formal art

   The process of adorning an object or surface with ornamental patterns or designs.

   • The ornate figuration on the cathedral ceiling took decades to complete.
   • This pottery style is known for its intricate floral figuration.
   • The designer added geometric figuration to the fabric pattern.
   • Renaissance furniture often features elaborate figuration in carved wood.

   ruОрнаментацияesDecoración ornamentalfrornementationdeOrnamentierungptOrnamentaçãozh纹饰arالتزيين

   Synonyme: adornmentdecorationembellishmentornamentation

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