photomontage

photomontage — noun

1. a picture formed by joining several photographs into one image, or the method of

1.名詞C1
釋義

a picture formed by joining several photographs into one image, or the method of making pictures in this way.

例句

Mara made a photomontage from old family photos and train tickets.

make a photomontage from + photos

On the poster, the artist used photomontage to mix city streets and clouds.

use photomontage to + verb

同義詞
  • collage

    broader term for art made by joining materials together, not only photographs

  • montage

    broader word for assembled images or scenes; it is not limited to photos

  • composite

    often used for a final combined image, especially in technical or digital contexts

文法句型

a photomontage of + noun

make a photomontage from + photos

use photomontage to + verb

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of' for what appears in the finished image, or 'from' for the source photographs. Distinguish from 'collage': a photomontage is built from photographic images, while a collage may use paper, cloth, or other materials.

常見錯誤

❌Ella made a photomontage with paint and a brush.
✅Ella made a photomontage from cut-up photographs.
💡this word is for pictures made from photos, not painting alone.
❌The director used photomontage to join the film scenes.
✅The director used montage to join the film scenes.
💡'photomontage' is about combined photographic images, not any kind of film editing.