illustration
Meaning
An illustration is a visual representation or drawing that helps to clarify or enhance the understanding of a concept, idea, or text.
💡 A common mistake is using "illustration" when referring to a photograph; illustrations are typically drawings or images created by an artist.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
opens
his
sketchbook
and
studies
a
small
illustration
of
a
market
square
that
he
drew
last
week
.
He
is
planning
to
use
the
drawing
as
a
reference
for
a
painting
and
measures
the
light
and
shadow
carefully
.
While
he
works
,
a
neighbor
asks
about
the
colors
he
prefers
and
they
talk
about
simple
techniques
for
mixing
paint
.
By
the
end
of
the
afternoon
he
feels
satisfied
because
the
early
sketches
have
become
clearer
and
more
confident
.
Common Phrases
book illustration
scientific illustration
detailed illustration
Synonyms
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