lithophane

/ˈlɪθəfeɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A thin translucent or transparent object, especially a piece of glass, that is cut or engraved to allow light to pass through and create an image or design, typically when illuminated from behind.

“The artist used a lithophane to create an intricate design on the museum’s gallery wall.”

2. verb

To create a design or image using a lithophane or a similar technique.

“The designer lithophaned the logo onto the glass surface to make it glow in the dark.”

Synonyms

  • glass art
  • luminaire
  • transparency

Antonyms

  • obscuration
  • opaqueness