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Figure and ground (media) — Figure and ground is a concept developed by media theorist Marshall McLuhan, which underpins the meaning of his famous phrase, The medium is the message. He used this concept to explain how a communications technology, the medium or figure ,… … Wikipedia
figure and ground — That aspect of perception wherein the perceived is separated into at least two parts, each with different attributes but influencing one another. Figure is the most distinct; ground the least formed; e.g., a bird or tree (figure) seen against the … Medical dictionary
Figure-ground in map design — An effectively designed map is one in which the intended message is clearly communicated to the map user. By employing the concept of figure ground, a viewer can easily distinguish between the main figure on a map and the background information.… … Wikipedia
Figure-ground (perception) — In visual perception, figure ground is a type of perceptual organization in vision that involves assignment of edges to regions for purposes of shape determination, determination of depth across an edge, and the allocation of visual attention… … Wikipedia
Figure skating — is an athletic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local,… … Wikipedia
figure skating — figure skater. 1. ice skating in which the skater traces intricate patterns on the ice. 2. a type of ice skating developed from this, emphasizing jumps, spins, and other movements that combine athletic skills and dance techniques. 3. a… … Universalium
ground rent — n 1: the rent paid by a lessee for the use of land esp. for building 2: a rent charge reserved to himself or herself or his or her heirs by the grantor of land in fee simple, on perpetual lease, or on lease for a renewable term of years ◇ Ground… … Law dictionary
List of Star Wars air, aquatic, and ground vehicles — The following is a list of fictional Star Wars ground vehicles, including tanks, landspeeders, and assault units. Star Wars portal … Wikipedia
Ground Defense Force! Mao-chan — Mao chan redirects here. For the figure skater often referred to in the Japanese press by that nickname, see Mao Asada. Earth Defender! Mao chan 陸上防衛隊まおちゃん (Ground Defense Force! Mao chan) Genre Comedy, Magical girl … Wikipedia
Figure drawing — is an exercise in drawing the human body in its various shapes and positions. Life drawing refers to the process of drawing the human figure from observation of a live model. Figure drawing is arguably the most difficult subject an artist… … Wikipedia
