PunctumAn element in a photograph that holds special fascination for the viewer
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In Roland Barthes' Camera Lucida, punctum is a spontaneously seen detail in a photograph that intrigues and moves the viewer."When looking at a photograph, the punctum might be a detail that others may miss."
StudiumThe general, cultural, linguistic, and political interpretation of a photograph
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In Roland Barthes' Camera Lucida, studium is the cultural, intellectual, and/or political interpretation of a photograph."A scenic photograph may carry numerous studium implications relating to environmental conservation."
SubjectivityPersonal views influenced by individual experiences and biases
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The quality of being based on personal opinions, experiences, feelings, or biases, rather than on facts."Art interpretations are often filled with subjectivity."
"Subjectivity can influence how we perceive images and photographs."
"Subjectivity can influence how we perceive images and photographs."
SemioticsThe study of signs and symbols
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The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation."Semiotics is a significant element in understanding photography and its meanings."
MortalityThe state of being subject to death
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The state of being subject to death; the condition of being human."In Camera Lucida, Barthes often links photography to themes of mortality."