Oct 20, 2008 19:14
15 yrs ago
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dont le primitivisme aujourd’hui séduit et attire

français vers anglais Art / Littérature Art, artisanat et peinture
From a short text on figurines similar to this:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Bell_idol_Louvre_CA_...

The first part simply describes what the figurines look like (see link), and then goes on to say:

Toutes deux appartiennent à une même étrange famille dont le primitivisme aujourd’hui séduit et attire.

that fascinates and appeals to today's primivitism movement?
I think I really need to stop and look at this with a fresh eye in the morning, but any suggestions in the meantime would be greatly appreciated.
TIA

Discussion

French Foodie (asker) Oct 20, 2008:
Yes, of course, Sue and Mark, that it how it should be read! Many thanks. Now I can sleep soundly :-)

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whose primitivism is appealing and attractive to the modern eye

is how I read it.
Peer comment(s):

agree Sandra Mouton : That's how I understand it too. I can't think that aujourd'hui would apply to primitivism, that would have been "d'ajourd'hui"
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agree Ingeborg Gowans (X) : précisement
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agree Emma Paulay : Me too.
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agree Susan Nicholls : yes
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agree lundy
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agree Jean-Louis S.
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agree Mapleton
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agree emiledgar
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Many thanks. It became so obvious as soon as I read your answer, I'm almost embarrassed. These things happen :-)"
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whose primitive is, in the present day, felt to be attractive and appealing

I think that the appeal and attraction is felt today - I don't think aujourd'hui refers to the primitivism.
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