| Property |
Value |
| @id | the:NarrativeDevice |
| type | vad:ContextualAnalysis, vad:Art, vad:ArtCriticism, vad:ArtHistory, rdfs:Resource, vad:VisualAnalysis, vad:VisualArts, skos:Concept |
| broader | the:ConceptualAnalysis, the:visualArtTerm, the:Interpretation, the:Criticism |
| definition | An element introduced into a composition to imply story, time, or psychological context beyond what is literally depicted. Distinct from purely formal composition strategies in its intent to generate meaning through implied sequence or situation. |
| editorial note | Source: 20260309. Examples: a figure mid-jump implying imminent transformation; sacred imagery above an oblivious crowd implying ironic juxtaposition of divine judgment and ordinary life. |
| inScheme | the:WatercolorCriticismScheme |
| label | Narrative Device |
| narrower | the:TemporalDisruption |
| related | the:KineticFigure, the:IconographicContent |
| skos:altLabel | Compositional Narrative |