Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Representation

or...


RE - PRESENTATION

Let's check the good 'ol dictionary for a definition of this word/concept:

representation |ˌrepriˌzenˈtā sh ən; -zən-|

noun

1 the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented : eg. "asylum-seekers should be guaranteed good legal advice and representation."

2 the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature : the representation of women in newspapers.

• the depiction of someone or something in a picture or other work of art : "Picasso is striving for some absolute representation of reality."

• a thing, esp. a picture or model, that depicts a likeness or reproduction of someone or something : a striking representation of a vase of flowers.

• (in some theories of perception) a mental state or concept regarded as corresponding to a thing perceived.

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