Abstract Attributes

The attribute sets and attributes for the above class are described below. Minor edits which enhance the current definitions should be made directly to the text. Major changes or revisions which change the attribute words should follow the directions at the bottom of this page under Proposed Changes.

Dints or Dots

Multiple choice. Examples for Abstract.Dints or Dots

Dints

Multiple separate random strikes that do not form a line or pattern. An entire panel may sometimes be covered with relatively evenly spaced dints.

Dots

Random placement of multiple dots. If the dots have depth and are abraded, they are cupules and should be classified as Grinding Features..

Curvilinear

A series of dints or dots forming one or more curved lines.

Rectilinear

A series of dints or dots forming one or more straight lines.

Linear Meanders

Multiple choice. Linear meanders do not form shapes, where a shape is an enclosed or fully patterned object. Examples for Abstract.Linear Meanders

Curvilinear

One or more curved lines.

Rectilinear

One or more straight lines.

Crossing Lines

Lines that cross.

Connecting Lines

Lines that connect.

Branching Lines

Lines that fork, such as a capital Y.

Parallel Lines

Lines that are partially parallel. If completely parallel, the element may be a geometric.

Single Line

The element could be drawn as a single line. It is possible to have a single line that crosses itself.

Multiple Lines

The element is composed of multiple lines that may or may not connect or cross each other.

Abstract Shapes

This attribute set describes any shapes which are part of the abstract element. Examples for Abstract.Abstract Shapes

Outline

The shape is an area enclosed by lines.

Full

The shape is a solid pecked area.

Patterned

The shape is patterned and usually outlined.

Straight Edges

An edge of at least one shape is straight.

Curved Edges

An edge of at least one shape is curved.

Single Object

There is only one shape and possibly many additional lines.

Multiple Objects

There are two or more enclosed areas.

Multiple Connected

The element has two or more solid, patterned, or outline shapes which are connected to each other with a line.

Multiple Attached

The element has two or more solid, patterned, or outline shapes which share a side.

Proposed Changes

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