nonphotographic

1 5.6

Not made with a camera, for example paintings or written records

adjective
/nɒnˌfoʊtəˈgræfɪk/

: no fotográfico

The museum displayed several nonphotographic works, including paintings and sculptures.

Examples

This painting is a nonphotographic representation of nature.
His research focused on nonphotographic evidence, such as written records and eyewitness accounts.
She used nonphotographic techniques to create unique textures in her art.
Many artists prefer nonphotographic styles for their creativity.
The artist created nonphotographic images that focused on abstract forms rather than realistic representations.
In the exhibition, nonphotographic works highlighted the impact of light and shadow without using traditional photography.
The book includes several nonphotographic illustrations to complement the written content and engage the reader's imagination.

Antonyms

photographic

57 4.1

Relating to taking or making pictures with a camera

Surface Forms

nonphotographic positive

Morphology

nonphotographic = photographic (transparent) = non + photograph + ic

The adjective 'nonphotographic' is formed by prefixing 'non-' to 'photographic', which clearly yields 'not photographic' for learners.

Etymology

Nonphotographic starts with non- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from photo- meaning 'light' and graphic meaning 'drawing' or 'writing', the same parts you see in photograph. So, nonphotographic means 'not made by or about photography', like a painting, a sculpture, or a written record.