to stylize
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to stylize
To depict something in a simplified, schematic, or formulaic way that differs from a naturalistic model. This is common in art and design.
Für das Firmenlogo wurde die Abbildung eines Adlers stark stilisiert.
For the company logo, the image of an eagle was heavily stylized.
The verb 'stilisieren' (to stylize) is derived from the noun 'der Stil' (style). It literally means to bring something into a particular, often simplified style.
Der Designer stilisierte die Blume zu einem einfachen, klaren Symbol.
The designer stylized the flower into a simple, clear symbol.
When the context is art, design, or symbols, it refers to a simplified depiction. When a person or event is made into something using 'zu', it is the figurative meaning of idealization.
Auf der Flagge ist ein stilisierter Adler abgebildet.
A stylized eagle is shown on the flag.
In the meaning 'to depict in a simplified way', the verb is very often used in the passive to describe the state of an object. People often say that something 'stilisiert ist' (is stylized) or 'stilisiert wurde' (was stylized).
Die Figuren auf der antiken Vase sind stark stilisiert.
The figures on the ancient vase are heavily stylized.
In the figurative meaning, 'stilisieren' (to portray as) is almost always used with the preposition 'zu'. The structure is: 'jemanden/etwas zu etwas stilisieren' (to portray someone/something as something).
Nach seinem Sieg wurde der Sportler von den Fans zum Nationalhelden stilisiert.
After his victory, the athlete was portrayed by the fans as a national hero.
to stage / orchestrate
'inszenieren' and 'stilisieren' both have to do with deliberate presentation. With 'inszenieren', something or someone is put on display in a planned way so that a particular effect is created. This can be an event, an appearance, or even one's own person. 'Stilisieren' means that something is presented in a particular form: in art, often in a simplified way, or with people and topics in such a way that they seem especially important or better. The words can be confused because both change a presentation. 'Inszenieren' fits more with the whole situation or appearance. 'Stilisieren' fits more with how someone or something is presented and evaluated.
In dem Artikel wird der Trainer zum Retter des Vereins stilisiert.
In the article, the coach is portrayed as the club's savior.
Die Firma inszeniert die Produktvorstellung wie eine große Show.
The company stages the product presentation like a big show.