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.
