Abstract
This thesis introduces a new element for human-computer interaction:
Closing the eyes.
More specifically, it examines the following hypothesis:
Closing the eyes can enrich visual media.
This may seem paradoxical at first, but upon closer inspection, it offers a variety of benefits.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura (cast in 1252),
depicting Amida Buddha with closed eyes
I argue that the act of closing the eyes has been lost in our 'visual' world - and also, that this is a negative development. In this thesis, I propose a way to bring it back, delivering examples and discussing possible implications.
