poster
Enable an AI agent to recognise a physical poster, assess its communication and material condition, and decide how it may be reproduced, displayed, handled or preserved.
Research draft, second pass
A second pass drafted this model: the structure a model of this thing needs, and what is known about it in the world. The line under this one says how the second half was obtained - researched against sources, or recalled without web access, in which case nothing here was read anywhere and every claim is a lead to verify. Unreviewed either way.
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Researched by: Codex
Purpose and description
Enable an AI agent to recognise a physical poster, assess its communication and material condition, and decide how it may be reproduced, displayed, handled or preserved.
A poster is a sheet or comparable flat physical display bearing text, images, or both, designed to be mounted or displayed so that viewers can receive a message or appreciate its visual content.
It can be Identify and catalogue a poster copy while linking it to the appropriate design and edition.; Extract and check displayed dates, locations, contact details and other action information.; Evaluate message visibility and readability at a proposed display position.; Select a mounting or removal method using the observed substrate, condition and site constraints.; Prepare a reproduction request with dimensions, production requirements and permission evidence.; Choose continued display, replacement, storage or retirement based on message currency and material condition..
Distinguishing features
Its intended use is display for viewers facing an exposed graphic surface, rather than sequential reading through pages.
Text, imagery or their combination supplies its principal communication or decorative function; a blank sheet is a potential substrate rather than a completed poster.
It has a physical carrier; a screen image or print-ready file represents related content rather than a physical poster copy.
Its display role distinguishes it from a handbill, although the same printed design may be distributed for both uses.
Its graphic carrier can be distinguished from the wall, frame or advertising structure supporting it; ambiguous rigid signs and billboard sheets require an explicit boundary decision.
Scope
+ Physical poster copies and their relationship to a design, edition or print run
+ Displayed text, imagery, message hierarchy and intended audience
+ Substrate, dimensions, printing or marking processes and surface treatments
+ Mounting, placement, viewing conditions and display duration
+ Physical condition, handling, reuse, storage and retirement
- Digital-only posters and electronic display hardware
- Underlying artworks, photographs or texts as independently managed creative works
- Advertising campaigns, events or causes promoted by the poster
- Billboard structures, frames and other reusable display infrastructure
- Flyers, brochures and publications principally intended for hand-held reading
- The person who posts content to an online platform
Characteristics
- Poster role
- advertising; event announcement; public information; educational; research presentation; political expression; decorative; other; mixed Establishes what viewers should notice, understand or do and which details require checking.
- Design, edition and copy identity
- Links to the graphic design, version or edition, print run when known, and individual physical copy Prevents a reprint, altered design or damaged copy from being mistaken for the same material object.
- Finished dimensions
- Width and height in mm; thickness in mm when relevant; record irregular outlines separately Determines fit, handling needs, mounting compatibility and the scale of the displayed composition.
- Carrier construction
- Paper; board; film; textile; composite; other; unknown, with coatings and backing recorded separately Informs handling, mounting, environmental suitability and end-of-use decisions.
- Image production process
- Printing, drawing, painting, collage or mixed process; identify specific process when supported Helps distinguish editions and assess sensitivity to abrasion, light, moisture or treatment.
- Graphic hierarchy
- Relationships among headline, main image, supporting text, credits and action information Allows an agent to evaluate whether the intended message survives the actual display conditions.
- Content language
- Languages and scripts present; non-textual; unknown Supports audience matching and identifies translation or comprehension needs.
- Observed reading distance
- Distance in m, recorded separately for headline, body text and action details under stated conditions Tests whether viewers can use the poster from its intended position without assuming a universal legibility threshold.
- Display attachment
- Pasted; taped; pinned; clamped; framed; suspended; freestanding support; other; unattached Determines installation, removal and damage risks for both poster and supporting surface.
- Physical condition
- Observed tears, losses, folds, curling, fading, staining, delamination, adhesive residues and other changes, with location and extent Separates cosmetic changes from loss of information or inability to remain safely displayed.
- Message currency
- Current; future-dated; expired; superseded; disputed; undetermined; not time-dependent A materially intact poster may still need replacement because its dates, directions or other information are obsolete.
- Display and reproduction permissions
- Links to permission records, licences, rights holders or site authorisations, including unknown status Supports separate decisions about exhibiting a copy, reproducing its design and placing it at a particular site.
Also called
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Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Also registered as vr.tr.poster
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 6 bundles · 11 layers · 18 findings · 28 questions.
Poster identity and editions Establishes what qualifies as this poster and how its physical copies relate to graphic versions.
Poster designs recur across sizes, reprints and media, so visual similarity alone cannot establish copy or edition identity.
Physical poster boundary
Locates the object within the physical display sense of poster.
Intended display role
Record evidence that the graphic object is intended for display, including mixed uses and ambiguous neighbouring forms.
- What evidence identifies this object as a poster intended for display? definition
- Does this example also function as a handbill, banner, sign or billboard sheet, and where should its model boundary fall? boundary
Design, edition and copy
Separates reusable graphic content from production variants and individual objects.
Version and copy evidence
Record identifying inscriptions, credits, production records and observable differences without assuming undocumented edition details.
- Which marks or records identify the designer, publisher, printer, date or edition? provenance
- Which differences indicate a changed design or edition, and which are variations or damage affecting only this copy? boundary
Message and viewing Connects poster content and composition to what viewers can perceive and use.
A poster depends on the relationship between its graphic hierarchy, audience and viewing situation.
Communication intent
Identifies the poster's purpose, audience and essential information.
Message and response
Record the principal message or decorative intent and any requested viewer response.
- What should a viewer notice, understand or do, and which text or imagery carries that intent? definition
- Which audience, languages and contextual knowledge does the poster assume? boundary
Situated legibility
Evaluates graphic content at the actual scale, distance and lighting of display.
Visible and usable content
Record whether key visual elements remain readable or recognisable under observed display conditions.
- At what distances and lighting conditions can viewers distinguish the headline, supporting text and essential details? measurement
- What changes to size, placement, contrast or content are needed if essential information or a present QR code cannot be used? action
Carrier and production Describes the material sheet or panel and how its graphic surface was made.
Poster production choices determine appearance, reproducibility and compatibility with display and handling methods.
Format and material
Records the finished geometry and construction of the graphic carrier.
Finished poster construction
Capture dimensions, substrate, backing and coatings, including joined sheets or unusual outlines.
- What are the finished dimensions, orientation and number of component sheets or panels? measurement
- What evidence identifies the substrate, coatings and backing, and which materials remain unknown? provenance
Graphic production
Connects the visible image to its production process and reproduction requirements.
Process and reproduction fidelity
Record how the graphic surface was produced and what must be preserved in an authorised reproduction.
- Which observed features or production records support the identified printing or marking process? provenance
- Which dimensions, colours, margins, image details and finishing features must a reproduction preserve? action
Display and permissions Connects placement, attachment and exposure to the permissions relevant to a proposed use.
A poster's usability depends on where and how it is mounted, while ownership of a copy does not itself document every permission.
Placement and attachment
Records the relationship between the poster, its support and its viewing environment.
Mounting and exposure
Assess support compatibility, exposed edges, obstruction and environmental exposure for the proposed display.
- How is the poster attached, and what evidence shows that the attachment suits its material, size and condition? boundary
- What placement or mounting changes address glare, occlusion, moisture, wind or detachment in this location? action
Authorised poster use
Distinguishes permission to place a poster from permission to reproduce or modify its content.
Use-specific permission evidence
Link the proposed action to available permission records and identify unresolved conditions.
- What records support permission to display this poster at the proposed site and for the proposed duration? provenance
- What permission evidence is needed before reproducing, resizing or modifying this poster's text and imagery? action
Condition and display life Tracks material changes and message currency through display, removal and subsequent care.
Posters can lose their communication value through either physical deterioration or outdated content, and removal can itself cause damage.
Damage and currency
Assesses whether the poster remains physically usable and contextually appropriate.
Continued display assessment
Record deterioration and obsolete information separately when judging continued display.
- Where are tears, losses, fading, stains or curling, and how much do they impair content or attachment? measurement
- Do event dates, instructions, destinations or linked resources require the poster to be corrected, replaced or removed? action
Removal and retention
Determines appropriate treatment after display, including retention of historically meaningful copies.
Next use and care
Choose removal, handling and retention actions using material evidence, attachment history and the value assigned to the copy.
- What removal and handling method is compatible with the observed carrier, image surface, adhesive and damage? action
- Should this copy be redisplayed, stored, referred for conservation or discarded, and what evidence supports that choice? action
Evidence and external alignment What the world already says about this thing, gathered so the model can be checked against it.
A model that cannot be lined up against existing standards, identifiers and practice cannot be adopted by anyone who already uses them.
Reported evidence
Findings from the breadth pass, kept separate from the structural claims.
Check these first
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- The physical display sense is inferred from PHY.OBJ; the registry supplies no explicit definition.
- There is no universal poster size, material, or identifier scheme; dimensions depend on use and printing conventions.
- Paper-size standardization should not be mistaken for a poster-specific compliance requirement.
- Which of these check these first hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Kinds and varieties
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Advertising poster
- Event poster
- Political or propaganda poster
- Educational poster
- Scientific conference poster
- Decorative or art poster
- Which of these kinds and varieties hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Standards and regulation
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- ISO 216, issued by the International Organization for Standardization, specifies A- and B-series trimmed paper sizes commonly used for posters; it does not require posters to use these sizes.
- Which of these standards and regulation hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Real-world use
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Advertising products, services, films, and performances
- Announcing events and public information
- Communicating political messages and campaign appeals
- Presenting research at conferences
- Decorating interiors or displaying collectible artwork
- Which of these real-world use hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Typical measurements
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Sheet dimensions - A3 (297 × 420) through A0 (841 × 1189) are common standardized examples; other formats are widespread - mm
- Which of these typical measurements hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Failure modes and hazards
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Fading or discoloration from light exposure
- Tearing, creasing, curling, or edge damage during handling and display
- Moisture damage, staining, or mould under damp conditions
- Detachment when adhesives or mounting hardware fail
- Unreadable messaging caused by small type, poor contrast, glare, or unsuitable viewing distance
- Which of these failure modes and hazards hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Regional variation
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- ISO paper sizes are common in many countries, while inch-based formats are common in North America.
- Film and advertising poster formats vary by national industry and historical printing conventions.
- Which of these regional variation hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
Neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart
Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.
- Flyer - A flyer is primarily intended for distribution to individual readers; a poster is primarily intended for display.
- Billboard - A billboard is a large advertising display structure or surface; a poster can be the printed material mounted on it.
- Sign - A sign is a broader category of message-bearing display; a poster is generally a sheet or comparable flat display within that broader category.
- Art print - An art print is defined by its relationship to an artwork and its production; a poster is defined chiefly by its display format and use, so the categories can overlap.
- Digital poster - A digital poster is an electronic composition or screen display; this PHY.OBJ description covers its physical counterpart.
- Which of these neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart hold for the sense of poster this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance
What the second pass must settle
- Which existing registry or world models cover poster designs, prints, signs, banners and billboard sheets, and where should authoritative cross-links replace overlapping coverage?
- Should rigid, textile, multi-sheet and double-sided examples remain poster variants in this registry, and what evidence should determine ambiguous cases?
- Which source-backed methods should assess poster readability and accessibility across viewing distances, languages and lighting conditions?
- Which material-specific guidance should govern mounting, removal and storage when inks, coatings or adhesives are unidentified?
- What evidence should distinguish original editions, authorised reprints, facsimiles and later alterations when production records are absent?