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art form
A particular genre or specific medium of artistic expression, such as painting, music, dance, film, or literature.
Der Film hat sich im 20. Jahrhundert als eigenständige Kunstform etabliert.
Film established itself as an independent art form in the 20th century.
The word 'Kunstform' (art form) is a compound noun made up of 'die Kunst' (art) and 'die Form' (form). So it literally refers to a particular form or manifestation of art.
Die Fotografie wurde erst spät als eigene Kunstform anerkannt.
Photography was only recognized as its own art form relatively late.
Common adjectives used with 'Kunstform' (art form) are 'neu' (new), 'eigenständig' (independent), or 'anerkannt' (recognized). Typical verbs are 'etablieren' (to establish), 'entwickeln' (to develop), or 'anerkennen' (to recognize).
Das Musical ist eine relativ neue Kunstform.
The musical is a relatively new art form.
This word is used especially in discussions about culture, media, and aesthetics to categorize and analyze different artistic genres such as painting, film, literature, or digital art.
In dem Kurs diskutieren wir verschiedene moderne Kunstformen.
In the course, we discuss various modern art forms.
medium
'das Medium' and 'die Kunstform' can both describe how art is expressed. In art, 'Medium' refers more to the material or concrete form someone works with, for example photography, bronze, or oil on canvas. 'Kunstform' refers to a broader type of art, for example music, dance, film, or literature. The words can overlap, especially with film or photography. 'Medium' sounds more precise when talking about the tool, means, or material used. 'Kunstform' fits better when talking about an entire type of art.
Nora interessiert sich für Tanz, weil diese Kunstform Gefühle ohne Worte zeigen kann.
Nora is interested in dance because this art form can express feelings without words.
Für ihr neues Projekt wählt die Künstlerin Fotografie als Medium.
For her new project, the artist chooses photography as her medium.