One can manipulate (or be manipulated by) the formation of an understanding through/by selectively and progressively presenting information. This manipulation can be contrived as an image, in which case all of the information to be interpreted is encapsulated within a single frame. Separate pieces of information can be layered in their ease of identification, with the time frame being the rate at which the viewer can gather all the segmented info and form the (intended) understanding.
The less information/context presented, the less definitive the understanding.
If a single piece of information is presented, the interpretation relies solely on the audience's predetermined experience with the item/object/term. The word "set" is a prime example of a singular nondescript term, void of any true meaning without applied context.
A progression of images, or an animation, brings forth the possibility of more controlled injection of information. This coupled with the artificial 3d dimensional world - where everything is a manipulated entity - the outcome is a medium where the author can control down to the exact minute detail what information is presented to the audience, and in what order.
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