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12:35 Jul 23, 2018 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Marketing - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion | |||||
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| Selected response from: Wendy Streitparth Germany Local time: 13:10 | ||||
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Explanation: That expression is used when the piece looks simple enough but still not lacking anything. I read that expression in texts concerning architecture or oriental thoughts (plus the art pieces with such idea). I would leave the 'giochi' out and make vuoti e pieni as nouns or translate a bit indirectly as 'harmony made by ... ' |
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empty and full shapes Explanation: my proposal |
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an interplay of solids and voids Explanation: This extremely innovative construction is further underlined by the front look, where the floating lenses highlight the play of solids and voids https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Limited-edition-OXYDO-sunglasses-... Or alternatively: an interplay of contrasting (design) effects |
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interplay/play of light and shadow /light and dark Explanation: Another idea. "Light and Shadow" has more than 15 million ghits. And as in the second suggestion, you can reword to say "suggestion of" instead of the more literal play or interplay. So much depends on the product. It would be best of you could see what the glasses look like. see for example: Perfect vision when cycling: which spectacle lenses are best for ... https://www.zeiss.com.au/.../perfect-vision-when-cycling-whi... Glasses for cyclists have to be genuine all-rounders, safely protecting your eyes ... to constantly changing light conditions and the play of light and shadow. TYG Spectacles TYG Spectacles - – Collection tygspectacles.com/en/glasses/ ... tactile sensation; while thanks to the contrast between matte and polish treatment, the look of the glasses cause a visual suggestion of “light and shadow”. Or you can say "contrasting light and dark patterns". Simpler, more direct, if it applies to your glasses. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 110 https://books.google.it/books?isbn=1903942144 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Michael Auping, Andrea Karnes - 2002 - Architecture Calle has continued to play out her social investigations, presenting them in a broad ... shot and tightly cropped frontal picture of a woman wearing dark sunglasses. ... from the camera, with contrasting plays of light and dark falling on his bare, ... |
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contrasts between empty and solid spaces Explanation: I guess they are talking about parts of the frame where there are gaps or cut outs, contrasting with thicker parts of plastic. Giochi I usually translate with contrasting or contrasts even though it's not a literal translation. |
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play of light and volumes Explanation: Light and volumes convey a more positive and emotional association. In this marketing context, the purpose is to motivate one to buy. Volumes is also a common term found in fashion and accessories, denothing fullness and shapes. |
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