What Is A Silhouette
Something complicated turns simple.
It’s another kind of art expression.
Is a way to make something complicated very simple.
A silhouette refers to the outline or shape of an object, figure, or scene, typically seen as a dark shape against a lighter background.
It is the image of a person, animal, object or scene represented as a solid shape of a single color, usually black, with its edges matching the outline of the subject.
It is often created when an object is backlit or when there is a strong contrast between the object and its surroundings, resulting in a distinctive and recognizable outline.
The term “silhouette” originated from Étienne de Silhouette, a French finance minister in the 18th century, who was known for his frugal policies.
During his tenure, the term became associated with inexpensive profile portraits, which were popular at the time.
Here is a man drawing the silhouette of a seated woman on translucent paper suspended in a frame and lit by a candle. Etching by R. Schellenberg.
