performing / representational
Loading your saved state.
performing
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.
representational
Reproducing something visually, graphically, or through description.
Die darstellende Geometrie beschäftigt sich mit der Abbildung von dreidimensionalen Objekten in einer Ebene.
Descriptive geometry deals with representing three-dimensional objects on a plane.
'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 appear in established terms for different art forms. Bildende Kunst (fine arts) primarily creates visible works, such as paintings or sculptures. Darstellende Kunst (performing arts) presents something through an action or performance, such as in theater or dance.
Mit ihren Tanzaufführungen gehört sie zur darstellenden Kunst.
Her dance performances place her within the performing arts.
Mit ihren Gemälden gehört sie zur bildenden Kunst.
Her paintings place her within the fine arts.
