What is Silhouette?

The dark outline or solid shape of a subject seen against a lighter background. Strong silhouettes make characters and objects easy to recognize at a glance.

Styles That Use Silhouette

Sunset Silhouette Art Style example

Sunset Silhouette Art Style

Minimalist Poster Design example

Minimalist Poster Design

Comic Book Pop Art Style example

Comic Book Pop Art Style

Gothic Art Style example

Gothic Art Style

More Terms

Cel Shading Impasto Alla Prima Chiaroscuro Sfumato Foreshortening One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Vanishing Point Isometric Drawing Orthographic Projection Negative Space