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Wikipedia Infobox Image Aspect Ratio Anomaly
This page monitors the typical shape of images used within Wikipedia's information boxes. We calculate the median absolute deviation and standard deviation of the aspect ratios of images found in each infobox type. This helps us understand how consistent the shapes of images are, on average, for a given infobox across Wikipedia.
These statistics are derived from analyzing the images directly embedded within Wikipedia's infobox templates. By looking at aspect ratios, we're focusing on a subtle but important visual characteristic that can be influenced by editors' image choices. This is a unique metric, as it's not commonly tracked by standard image analysis tools or Wikipedia's own metadata.
Understanding these variations can shed light on the aesthetic trends and editor contributions within Wikipedia's visual content. It provides a different perspective on image quality and consistency, focusing on shape rather than other common metrics like captions or colour palettes.