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1. Achromatic

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   Achromatic Artifacts and Perception
   While theoretically simple, the perception of achromatic stimuli is heavily influenced by surrounding chromatic context, a phenomenon critical in fields like graphic design and photography. This is precisely why the perception of a grey patch is rarely neutral in practice.
   Simultaneous Contrast

2. Achromatic

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   Achromatism in Art and Optics
   In art, achieving a convincing achromatic rendering requires mastering the interaction of light reflectivity rather than hue manipulation. Traditional achromatic media, such as charcoal and graphite, rely solely on particle dispersion and surface texture to modulate luminance. In early photography, achieving true achromatism was challenging be…

3. Adult Film

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   Historical Precursors and Early Development
   The desire to visually document sexual acts predates modern recording media. Ancient phallic carvings and illustrated manuscripts served as early visual conduits for sexual material. However, the direct precursor to modern adult film emerged with the invention of photography and, subsequently, cinema in the late 19th century.
   Early motion picture segments featuring suggestive or overtly sexual content were often brief, sometimes existing as 'stag films' shown exclusively in private men's clubs or dur…

4. Auguste And Louis Lumiere

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   Early Life and Photographic Legacy
   The Lumière brothers were the sons of Antoine Lumière, a moderately successful photographer and factory manager in Besançon. Following their father’s relocation to Lyon in 1870, both brothers became deeply involved in the nascent field of photography. Auguste studied chemistry at the University of Lyon, while Louis, despite possessing less formal academic training, displayed an …

5. Berne Convention For The Protection Of Literary And Artistic Works

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   Musical compositions, with or without words.
   Cinematographic works.
   Works of drawing, painting, architecture, sculpture, engraving, and photography.
   Notably absent from the original enumeration, but included through later interpretations and administrative clarifications, are computer programs and databases. The inclusion of architecture is often cited as evidence of the drafters' intent to p…