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concept:rhetorical-force

rhetorical force

The persuasive, argumentative power of diagrammatic relations, not mere aesthetics.

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Artifacts (1)

artifact
  • The performative text/lecture on diagrammatic writing by Johanna Drucker, published by /ubu editions.

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cosine ≥ 0.65 · no typed edge

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