läbinähtavat
Läbinähtavat is a Finnish term used in aesthetic and media-theoretical discussions to describe aspects of a work or system that become visible from the inside or through its underlying structures. The core idea is that certain elements reveal inner logic, mechanisms, or processes rather than merely presenting outer surfaces. In practice, läbinähtävät refers to moments, designs, or devices that allow audiences to perceive what lies beneath the apparent surface, making the inner workings legible.
Etymology and usage: The word is a Finnish compound formed for scholarly purposes, combining notions of seeing
Contexts and examples: In literature and film, läbinähtävät elements might include narrative techniques or camera work
See also: transparency, legibility, expository aesthetics, diagrammatic representation.