Silhouette
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siluett, kontur
a drawing that depicts the outline of someone or something that is in a single black color and against a light background, often from the side
Exempel
She framed the silhouette of her daughter playing in the park, the simplicity of the outline capturing the essence of childhood joy.
Hon inramade silhuetten av sin dotter som lekte i parken, enkelheten i konturen fångade essensen av barndomsglädje.
The artist specialized in creating intricate paper-cut silhouettes, using sharp scissors to craft detailed profiles against a white background.
Konstnären specialiserade sig på att skapa intrikata pappersklippta silhuetter, med skarpa saxar för att skapa detaljerade profiler mot en vit bakgrund.
02
siluett, kontur
the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow
Exempel
The silhouette of the mountain range was stunning against the sunset.
Bergskedjans siluett var fantastisk mot solnedgången.
She admired the silhouette of the tree, its branches spread wide against the evening sky.
Hon beundrade silhuetten av trädet, dess grenar spridda vida mot kvällshimlen.
to silhouette
01
silhuettera, rita som en silhuett
to depict a subject solely by its dark outline against a contrasting field, omitting all interior detail
Exempel
The photographer silhouetted the lone surfer against the glowing horizon, reducing him to a striking outline.
Fotografen silhuetterade den ensamma surfaren mot den glödande horisonten, vilket reducerade honom till en slående kontur.
For the magazine cover, the artist silhouetted the city skyline in deep black to emphasize its iconic shapes.
För tidningens omslag silhuettade konstnären stadens horisont i djupt svart för att framhäva dess ikoniska former.
02
silhuettera, framställa som en siluett
to throw the outline of an object or person onto a surface by backlighting, so it appears as a dark shape
Exempel
During the puppet show, the performers silhouetted animal cutouts against the lit screen.
Under dockföreställningen silhuetterade utövarna djurutsnitt mot den upplysta skärmen.
The stagehands silhouetted the dancers on the backdrop by placing spotlights at their feet.
**Scenarbetarna silhouetterade dansarna på bakgrunden genom att placera strålkastare vid deras fötter.
