Concept / Paper

Paper

The material of a depicted object made of paper

The material of a depicted object made of paper.

A phrase to start with

Makes an object read as paper through thin planes and folds.

Appearance and effects

Makes an object read as paper through thin planes and folds.

Visual traits

  • fibrous surface
  • thin sheets
  • folded edges

Expected changes

  • Makes an object read as paper through thin planes and folds
  • The characteristic is more likely to be visually legible

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

The material of a depicted object made of paper. It does not determine a production material, technique, art style, or narrative.

In more detail

Makes an object read as paper through thin planes and folds. Subject, background, color, and composition remain separate choices.

Includes

  • The material of a depicted object made of paper

Excludes

  • Production material or technique
  • A particular art style or work
  • Background narrative

What this does not imply

  • A particular art style or medium
  • A particular narrative or place
  • Actual production method

Variability

The strength of the feature can be adjusted to the object form and scene.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only the material state function or diagram structure
  • Specify other conditions separately

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify art style and production method separately

Typical uses

  • Makes an object read as paper through thin planes and folds
  • Make an object or information clearly visible

Possible failure modes

  • The feature is not legible and the object becomes generic
  • It is confused with another material or state

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