kuvatekstin

Kuvatekstin is a caption accompanying an image used in Finnish media, publishing, and documentation. Its purpose is to identify what is shown, provide essential context, and credit the source or photographer. The term itself derives from the Finnish words kuva (image) and teksti (text).

In practice, captions appear in books, newspapers, magazines, websites, museums, and digital archives. They typically include a description of the scene, date and location if relevant, names of people or subjects, and the source or rights holder. Captions are usually written in present tense and aim for concise, informative language. They serve both readers and researchers by conveying key details that might not be obvious from the image alone.

Formatting and accessibility are common considerations. On the web, captions are often paired with alt text to aid screen readers, and informative captions help accessibility even when the image cannot be viewed. Captions also assist with search engine indexing and content organization by providing metadata about the image.

Ethical and legal considerations apply as well. Captions should be accurate and not misleading, respect privacy and rights of individuals depicted, and comply with copyright terms and licensing requirements. They should avoid speculation or value judgments and focus on verifiable information about the image.