Concept / Screen or display support

Screen or display support

A luminous or reflective screen that displays digital imagery

A luminous or reflective screen that displays digital imagery.

A phrase to start with

Treats the work as imagery shown on a display.

Appearance and effects

A display surface for digital imagery is implied.

Visual traits

  • display surface
  • illumination
  • digital imagery

Expected changes

  • Presentation through a display is more likely to be implied

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

Screen or display support is a screen that presents digital imagery. It does not determine a device, resolution, screen content, or interface.

In more detail

It is treated as a display surface for digital imagery. It is distinct from paper or canvas support, a particular device, and interface content.

Includes

  • A screen that presents digital imagery

Excludes

  • A particular device, resolution, screen content, or interface

What this does not imply

  • A particular device, resolution, screen content, or interface

Variability

Display brightness and format can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it as a display support

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify the device separately

Typical uses

  • Treat digital imagery as screen display

Possible failure modes

  • It becomes an interface depiction

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