Nana
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Nana
A voluminous, colorful female figure that is typical of the work of the artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
In der Innenstadt von Hannover stehen mehrere große Nanas am Leineufer.
In downtown Hanover, several large Nanas stand on the banks of the Leine.
'Nana' is a technical term from art history. It is used almost exclusively for the characteristic sculptures by the artist Niki de Saint Phalle and has no other general meaning.
Im Museum für moderne Kunst haben wir mehrere Nanas gesehen.
We saw several Nanas in the museum of modern art.
These figures are a well-known example of public art in Germany. The 'Nanas' in Hanover are especially famous; they have stood there since the 1970s and are a landmark of the city.
Bei unserem Besuch in Hannover wollen wir uns unbedingt die Nanas ansehen.
During our visit to Hanover, we definitely want to see the Nanas.
Almost whenever these figures are mentioned, the artist is also named. The fixed phrase is 'die Nanas von Niki de Saint Phalle' (the Nanas by Niki de Saint Phalle).
Das Buch zeigt die Entwicklung der Nanas von Niki de Saint Phalle.
The book shows the development of the Nanas by Niki de Saint Phalle.
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'die Figur' and 'die Nana' can both refer to a represented being or an artistic form. However, 'Figur' is a general word: it can be a small statue, a model, or a game piece. 'Nana' is much more specific. It refers to a large, colorful, female figure in the style of Niki de Saint Phalle. Learners may confuse the words because a Nana is also a kind of figure. But not every figure is a Nana. If you are speaking generally about a model or a statue, 'Figur' fits. If it is about this particular art form, 'Nana' is more precise.
Vor dem Museum steht eine bunte Nana mit runden Formen.
In front of the museum stands a colorful Nana with rounded shapes.
Im Souvenirgeschäft kaufte Ali eine kleine Figur aus Holz.
At the souvenir shop, Ali bought a small wooden figure.