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Silhouettes
⭐ MasteredA silhouette is a dark shape that shows the outline of a person, animal or object against a light background. Artists often make silhouettes by cutting paper or drawing a shadow profile.
💡 Fun fact
Silhouette portraits were popular in the 1700s, long before photography.
All about Silhouettes
A silhouette is a dark shape that shows the outline of a person, animal or object against a light background. Silhouettes show shape clearly because they leave out inner details. Artists can create them by cutting paper or drawing a shadow.
Silhouette portraits were very popular in the 1700s, when they were cheaper than painted portraits. Today, silhouettes are used in art, logos and sign design to communicate an idea quickly.
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