The logical hierarchy of the front-page layouts of the earliest Sinhala newspapers published in Sri Lanka.

Abstract

In this paper, we present a logical analysis of the graphical elements used to structure the earliest Sinhala newspaper front page layouts. Furthermore, a hierarchical structure is proposed logically to represent the structure of the front page layout of the earliest Sinhala newspapers. In addition, to improve the aesthetics of the entire design, hierarchy makes it easier to convey both primary and secondary information printed on a structured document that is composed of elements. A hierarchical level represents the structure of a newspaper's front page. Graphical elements help to develop the visual structure of a newspaper front page. Identification and analysis of graphical elements are performed by visual analysis. The approach is a top-down method, and based on domain knowledge, the front pages of the earliest Sinhala newspapers were analysed. The researcher tries to find the answer to the statement, whether the earliest Sinhala newspaper front pages also follow the same logical hierarchical structure as presented for the printed forms.