scene / picture surface
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to disappear from / appear on the scene
A fixed expression meaning that someone or something is suddenly no longer publicly present, or conversely suddenly makes an appearance.
Nach dem Skandal ist der Politiker für Monate von der Bildfläche verschwunden.
After the scandal, the politician disappeared from the scene for months.
picture surface
The visible surface on which an image is displayed, for example in a painting, a photo, or a screen.
Der Kratzer zog sich über die gesamte Bildfläche des Fernsehers.
The scratch ran across the entire picture surface of the television.
The word is a compound of 'das Bild' (picture/image) and 'die Fläche' (surface/area). Its literal meaning is therefore the surface on which an image can be seen.
Der Maler verteilte die Farbe auf der gesamten Bildfläche.
The painter spread the paint across the entire picture surface.
The figurative meaning exists almost only in two fixed expressions: 'von der Bildfläche verschwinden' (to no longer be publicly visible / to disappear from the scene) and 'auf der Bildfläche erscheinen' (to suddenly become publicly visible / to appear on the scene).
Nach ihrem Erfolg ist die Band plötzlich von der Bildfläche verschwunden.
After their success, the band suddenly disappeared from the scene.
The verbs 'erscheinen' (to appear) or 'verschwinden' (to disappear) almost always signal the figurative, idiomatic meaning. If the context is about physical properties such as scratches, size, or cleaning, the literal meaning is intended.
Die Schauspielerin war lange von der Bildfläche verschwunden. (übertragen)
The actress had disappeared from the scene for a long time. (figurative)
screen
Bildschirm and Bildfläche can both refer to the visible surface on which an image appears. Bildschirm specifically refers to an electronic display, while Bildfläche only emphasizes the visible picture surface and also applies to other images. For an electronic device, Bildschirm is usually the more natural choice.
Auf der Bildfläche des Gemäldes erscheint eine helle Landschaft.
A bright landscape appears across the surface of the painting.
Auf dem Bildschirm des Tablets erscheint das Foto.
The photo appears on the tablet screen.
