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Refers to art forms in which something is presented through an action or performance, such as theater, dance, or acting. Usually used in the phrase 'darstellende Kunst' (performing arts).
Sie studiert darstellende Kunst an der Folkwang Universität.
She is studying performing arts at Folkwang University.
'Darstellend' is the present participle of the verb 'darstellen' (to show, represent). It is used like a normal adjective before a noun and is declined accordingly.
Die eine Schlüsselszene darstellende Malerei ist das Highlight der Ausstellung.
The painting depicting a key scene is the highlight of the exhibition.
In the artistic field, this adjective is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'darstellende Kunst' (performing arts; plural: 'darstellende Künste'). This includes theater, dance, and acting.
Er hat eine Ausbildung im Bereich der darstellenden Künste absolviert.
He completed training in the field of the performing arts.
In the meaning 'etwas abbildend' (depicting/representing something), the adjective is often found in academic or technical fields. A well-known example is 'darstellende Geometrie' (descriptive geometry).
Im Architekturstudium ist darstellende Geometrie ein Pflichtfach.
In architecture studies, descriptive geometry is a required subject.
educational / fine
'bildend' and 'darstellend' are opposites mainly in the context of art: 'bildende Kunst' (fine arts) means art with visible works, for example painting, sculpture, or architecture. 'darstellende Kunst' (performing arts) means art through performance, for example theater, dance, or acting. The words can be confusing because both often come directly before 'Kunst' and both have to do with art. The important difference is: with 'bildend', a work is usually created to be looked at; with 'darstellend', something is shown on a stage or through action.
Theater und Tanz zählen zur darstellenden Kunst.
Theater and dance are counted among the performing arts.
Malerei und Bildhauerei gehören zur bildenden Kunst.
Painting and sculpture belong to the fine arts.