decorului

Decorului is the genitive and dative singular form of the Romanian masculine noun decor, which denotes the decoration, arrangement, or set dressing of a space, a scene, or a subject’s surroundings. In everyday and professional use, decorul refers to the overall appearance created by objects, colors, textures, and materials that shape atmosphere and perception.

Etymology and scope: The word decor originates from French décor and, through Romanian, has come to denote both interior and stage aesthetics. In Romanian, decor can describe the physical elements of a room or a theatre set, while scenografie covers the broader discipline of stage design including lighting and projection. The form decorului appears in sentences requiring the genitive or dative case, such as “culoarea decorului” (the color of the decor) or “descrierea decorului scenei” (the description of the scene’s decor).

Morphology and usage: Decor is a masculine noun. Singular nominative is decor; singular genitive/dative is decorului; plural nominative is decoruri; plural genitive/dative is decorurilor. In practice, decorul often refers to the visible ensemble of furnishings and props, whereas scenografie emphasizes the conceptual and technical planning of the space.

Relation to design disciplines: In interior design, cinema and theatre, decorul forms the tangible backdrop that supports narrative and function. It interacts with lighting, space planning, and material choices to convey time, mood, and cultural context. Distinctions between decor and related terms like scenografie and amenajare reflect differences between physical elements, overall design strategy, and costuming or styling.

See also: Scenografie, Design interior, Amenajare, Producție scenică.