photogram

/ˈfoʊtɒɡrəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A photograph or picture made by exposing light-sensitive material to light from a subject, especially in a camera, or an image produced by a photogram (e.g., a shadowgram or a sunogram) without the aid of a camera.

“The artist created photograms using leaves and sunlight to create a unique piece of art.”

2. noun

A type of photography that uses shadow to create an image, often produced by placing objects on a light-sensitive surface.

“The photographer experimented with photograms to capture the intricate shadows of the forest floor.”

Synonyms

  • image
  • photograph
  • picture

Antonyms

  • non-image
  • text