044 Face-ism Ratio
The ratio of face to body in an image that influences how the person is perceived.
• The face-ism ratio is calculated by dividing the head height by the total visible body height.
• Images depicting a person with a high face-ism ratio—i.e., the face takes up most of the image—focus attention on the person’s intellect and personality.
• Images depicting a person with a low face-ism ratio—i.e., the body takes up most of the image—focus attention on the person’s body and sexuality.
• When a design requires a thoughtful response, use images of people with high face-ism ratios. When a design requires an emotional response, use images with low-face-ism ratios.
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