Is this more or less meaningful TO YOU than only an image element and req'd attributes? <figure> <img src="images/ennishouse.jpg alt="photo of Ennis House by architect Frank Lloyd Wright"> <figcaption>A photo of Ennis House by architect Frank Lloyd Wright</figcaption> </figure>
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The problem with the structure is that it is too specific. The same underlying architectural form could be used for labeled equations, tables (which have a somewhat similar structure but not able to be adorned by common CSS), Scribd-like document inclusions, and other exhibits.
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Replying to @donrday
The structure is expressed in strict not loose markup. Strict can be thought of as formal language, loose as vernacular. If it were served as xml/xhtml, this markup should not cause a parsing error. I find that helpful to learning personally, but it is so hated by many. :)

Apr 27, 2021 · 2:40 AM UTC