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image category
The manner in which an image depicts its subject, including how it was created and which aspect or view it shows.
The image category describes the general aspect of the subject in an image, reflecting how it is viewed and how it is rendered. This field describes whether the image is created manually or automatically, and which side of the subject is shown.
Some categories distinguish the image's creation, such as a manual drawing and a computer-assisted rendering. Others distinguish the subject or view of a photograph, such as its interior or surroundings.
The category describes the particular image. A close view of an exterior detail and a broad exterior view can show the same object while belonging to different image categories.