Sichtbezüge

Sichtbezüge is a German noun formed from Sicht (view, sight) and Bezug (reference, relation). The term is used across disciplines to denote the reference frames, perspectives, or lines of sight that determine how something is perceived, described, or presented. In practice, Sichtbezüge describe the relationship between a viewer, a scene, and the visible elements, or between an object and the directions or conditions that influence its appearance or interpretation.

In architecture, urban planning, and visual design, Sichtbezüge often refer to sightlines and visual connections between spaces or buildings. Planners and designers consider Sichtbezüge to preserve important views, ensure coherence of the visual environment, and control what is visible from defined vantage points. In technical drawing and CAD, the term can indicate the designated projection direction or view reference used to create and interpret drawings, ensuring consistent depiction of features from a chosen perspective.

In media studies, communication, and information visualization, Sichtbezüge describe the frame or perspective chosen to present information, shaping how audiences interpret content. The term emphasizes that visibility and interpretation depend on the reference frame, not only on the object itself.

Sichtbezüge is not a fixed, universally standardized term; its precise meaning is context dependent and typically explained within the field of use. Related concepts include Sichtfeld (visual field), Blickrichtung (line of sight), Bezugssystem (reference system), and Perspektive.