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Punctum
UK
/ˈpʌŋktəm/
US
/ˈpʌŋktəm/
Translation punctum into russian
punctum
Noun
UK
/ˈpʌŋktəm/
US
/ˈpʌŋktəm/
The concept of punctum in photography refers to the detail that catches the viewer's attention.
Концепция пунктума в фотографии относится к детали, которая привлекает внимание зрителя.
Definitions
punctum
Noun
UK
/ˈpʌŋktəm/
US
/ˈpʌŋktəm/
A small, distinct point or dot.
The artist used a punctum of red paint to draw attention to the center of the canvas.
In anatomy, a small opening or orifice, such as the lacrimal punctum in the eye.
The doctor examined the patient's lacrimal punctum to check for any blockages.
In photography and visual arts, a detail in an image that catches the viewer's attention.
The photographer's use of a bright color as a punctum in the black-and-white photo made it particularly striking.