fotfall
Fotfall is a term used in contemporary art and critical theory to describe a perceptual effect produced by sequential photographic imagery or tightly paced image sequences that invites the viewer to move into the composition as if experiencing a descent. It is not a standardized technical term and appears primarily in niche art publications, artist statements, and online forums rather than formal scholarship.
Etymology and sense: The word seems to blend photography-related roots with the idea of falling, aiming to
Applications and practice: Curators and artists use fotfall to structure photo-essays, installations, or digital narratives so
Status and reception: Because fotfall lacks a formalized definition, interpretations vary. It is most commonly described
See also: footfall, depth of field, photo-essay, visual rhetoric, image sequence.