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non si può non individuare pure

English translation: is also clearly identifiable

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Italian term or phrase:non si può non individuare pure
English translation:is also clearly identifiable
Entered by: Robin Ward

06:30 Jun 5, 2017
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Italian term or phrase: non si può non individuare pure
In the following passage about the work of the Italian artist and sculptor Nane Zavagno. Does this phrase mean that it is not possible not to detect ..... (and what's the meaning of "pure" here)?

Nel suo lavoro si può intravvedere sottotraccia un tributo ai fondamenti che regolano la natura stessa, al suo principio vitale e generativo, tuttavia non si può non individuare pure uno spirito prometeico che, nel momento in cui riconosce il primato fondativo delle forme naturali, non rinuncia certo a definirne di proprie: il più possibile originali, ben calibrate, volitive.
Robin Ward
Germany
Local time: 16:52
(however a Promethean spirit) is also clearly identifiable
Explanation:
tuttavia non si può non individuare pure uno spirito prometeico che, ..., non rinuncia certo a definirne di proprie:

however, a Promethean spirit is also clearly identifiable when ...he certainly does not refrain from creating natural forms of his own:
Selected response from:

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 16:52
Grading comment
Yes, I think this is what's really meant here. Thanks a lot!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2One cannot help but also identify ...
Cedric Randolph
4 +1(however a Promethean spirit) is also clearly identifiable
Lisa Jane


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
One cannot help but also identify ...


Explanation:
I might translate it this way. 'Pure' would be 'also'.

Cedric Randolph
Italy
Local time: 16:52
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 15

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  mrrafe
9 mins
neutral  philgoddard: I think "non si può non" is much stronger than that. It means it has a big impact.
6 hrs
agree  Fiona Grace Peterson
10 hrs
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(however a Promethean spirit) is also clearly identifiable


Explanation:
tuttavia non si può non individuare pure uno spirito prometeico che, ..., non rinuncia certo a definirne di proprie:

however, a Promethean spirit is also clearly identifiable when ...he certainly does not refrain from creating natural forms of his own:

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 16:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 218
Grading comment
Yes, I think this is what's really meant here. Thanks a lot!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard
22 mins
  -> Thanks!
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