14:39 Oct 9, 2013 |
Portuguese to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / sculpture / public art | |||||||
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2 +2 | that harks back to the very beginnings of European culture |
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that harks back to the very beginnings of European culture Explanation: OR: that stretches back to the earliest stratum of European culture that stretches back in an unbroken line to the very birth of European culture Or one of the many permutations of such language. This seems to be the idea. Boa sorte. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 23 mins (2013-10-09 15:02:49 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- @Lucy: I think that the original reflects two important ideas: 1.) that the sculpture in question reflects a long tradition; 2.) that said sculpture somehow evokes the earliest elements of that tradition (which, in reference to sculpture would likely mean the earliest Greek sculptures). I therefore think that the last option I've offered above represents a highly idiomatic rendering of the author's intention. Another possibility: that stands as the latest iteration of a millennial tradition -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2013-10-09 16:10:00 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- OR: that holds a secure place within an age-old European tradition |
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