katsel
Katsel is a Finnish noun that denotes the act of looking, watching, or observing. It is derived from the verb katsoa, meaning to look. In everyday language, the more common noun for viewing is katselu, but katsel is used in more formal or specialized contexts to refer specifically to the act of looking.
In aesthetics, art theory and visual culture, katsel is used to discuss the role of the viewer
Usage and nuance differ from katselu. While katselu commonly denotes viewing in general terms—such as watching
Related terms include katse (gaze), katselija (viewer), and katselukokemus (viewer experience). Together they describe the dynamic