portraying

• Substantiv, das die Darstellung oder Wiedergabe einer Person oder Sache bezeichnet, besonders in der bildenden Kunst, aber auch in Worten oder durch Schauspielerei.

A noun referring to a representation or depiction of someone or something, especially through a picture, painting, or other visual art form.

1. Representation by picture or portraitureB2formal

   The act or process of creating a visual representation, especially a portrait or picture of someone or something.

   Darstellung

   • The artist's portraying of the queen captured her regal dignity.
   • His portraying of the landscape was praised for its realism.
   • The museum displayed a series of portrayings from the 18th century.

   Synonymedelineationdepictionillustrationpicturingportrayalrenderingrepresentation

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um jemanden oder etwas auf eine bestimmte Weise darzustellen oder zu beschreiben, besonders in Kunst, Literatur oder einer Aufführung.

A verb used to describe or represent someone or something in a particular way, especially in art, literature, or performance.

1. Describe in wordsB2formalart

   To describe someone or something in a particular way using words.

   Beschreiben

   • The author portrays the hero as a brave and selfless figure.
   • The article portrays the city as a vibrant cultural hub.
   • She portrayed her childhood experiences in her memoir.

   Synonymecharacterizedepictdescribepicturepresentrepresent

2. Make a portrait ofB2formalart

   To create a visual representation of someone, especially a painting, drawing, or photograph.

   Porträtieren

   • The artist was commissioned to portray the queen.
   • He portrayed his mother in a beautiful oil painting.
   • The sculpture portrays a young woman in a flowing dress.

   Synonymecapturedepictdrawpaintphotographpicturerenderrepresent

3. Act the character ofB2formalart

   To play the role of a character in a play, film, or television show.

   Eine Rolle spielen

   • The actor portrays a detective in the new series.
   • She portrayed the villain with chilling intensity.
   • He portrayed the historical figure accurately on stage.

   Synonymeactenactimpersonateinterpretplayrepresent

4. Represent abstractlyC1formalart

   To represent something abstractly in a painting, drawing, or sculpture.

   Abstrakt darstellen

   • The painting portrays the concept of time through melting clocks.
   • The sculpture portrays the struggle between good and evil.
   • The artist portrays emotions using bold colors and abstract shapes.

   Synonymepresent