Which term is a dark outline or shape visible against a lighter background?

Which term is a dark outline or shape visible against a lighter background?

• A. Repatriation
• B. American Modernism
• C. Physiognomy
• D. Silhouette

Answer: (D)

A silhouette is a dark outline or shape seen against a lighter background. It presents the subject as a solid, flat form defined by its outer contour, with little to no internal detail.

Repatriation, while meaningful in cultural and political contexts, refers to returning objects or people to their homeland. American Modernism is an art movement focused on new forms and ideas in modern art, not specifically about outlines. Physiognomy is the study of facial features to infer character, not about the visual effect of an outline against light. So the term that matches the description is silhouette.