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line art

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An illustration drawn purely with solid lines and no shading or color fills, like a coloring-book outline.

Synonyms

  • line drawing
  • lineart

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In plain words

  • a black-and-white outline drawing
  • coloring-book style art

Usage example

The instruction manual used simple line art so each step read clearly in black and white.

Don't confuse with…

  • silhouetteLine art shows outlines and inner detail lines; a silhouette is a single solid filled shape with no interior detail.

Categories

  • Imagery & illustration

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