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VISUAL REFERENCE / 63 items

Context, Time, Space & Meaning

Covers geographic, cultural, temporal, thematic, symbolic, and atmospheric context and meaning in an image.

Geography Culture & Society Era Time of Day & Season Weather Themes Iconography & Symbolism Atmosphere

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1980s · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Concept

1980s

A period setting from 1980 through 1989.

1990s · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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1990s

A period setting from 1990 through 1999.

Adventure · A neutral stone against a plain background

A neutral stone against a plain background

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Adventure

A narrative theme centered on exploration and action toward an unfamiliar place or challenge.

Ancient era · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Ancient era

An era setting placing a fictional world far before the present.

Autumn · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Autumn

A seasonal environment between summer and winter.

Calm mood · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Calm mood

An emotional atmosphere in which the scene as a whole conveys low tension and a settled quality.

Celebration theme · A neutral stone against a plain background

A neutral stone against a plain background

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Celebration theme

A narrative theme centered on sharing joy or an achievement through celebration.

Clear sky · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Clear sky

A weather condition with little cloud cover and a visible sky.

Coastal region · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Coastal region

A geographic setting at the edge of land and sea.

Coming-of-age theme · A neutral stone against a plain background

A neutral stone against a plain background

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Coming-of-age theme

A narrative theme about a young person moving toward growth, independence, or a change of role.

Community context · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Community context

A social setting involving shared spaces or collective activity.

Conflict theme · A neutral stone against a plain background

A neutral stone against a plain background

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Conflict theme

A narrative theme centered on conflict between subjects, aims, or values.

contemporary setting · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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contemporary setting

A fictional-world setting placed near the present.

Cozy mood · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Cozy mood

An overall emotional atmosphere that conveys comfort, a sense of enclosure, and familiarity.

Dawn · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Dawn

A time and light environment transitioning from night toward morning.

Daytime · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Daytime

The period between sunrise and sunset.

Desert region · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Desert region

A geographic setting with dry terrain.

Dreamlike mood · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Dreamlike mood

An overall emotional atmosphere in which continuity, scale, or causality feels ambiguous.

Dusk · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Dusk

A low-light time and light environment transitioning from after sunset into night.

early modern period · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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early modern period

An era setting placing a fictional world before the present and after ancient eras.

Educational context · Valley with a river and mountain ranges

Valley with a river and mountain ranges

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Educational context

A social setting involving learning or teaching.

Everyday-life theme · A neutral stone against a plain background

A neutral stone against a plain background

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Everyday-life theme

A narrative theme centered on familiar and recurring activities or settings.

Family theme · A neutral stone against a plain background

A neutral stone against a plain background

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Family theme

An inclusive narrative theme concerning the relationships and lives of people connected as family.

Fantasy narrative · An ordinary open landscape

An ordinary open landscape

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Fantasy narrative

A narrative framework for a world or event that includes beings or occurrences beyond ordinary real-world laws.