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.”