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illustration

Also known as illustrative content, illustration art

thumb| Illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863–1935) An illustration is a decoration, interpretation, or visual explanation of a text, concept, or process, designed for integration in print and digitally published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator. Digital illustrations are often used to make websites and apps more user-friendly, such as the use of emojis to accompany digital type. Illustration also means providing an example; either in writing or in picture form.

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An illustration is a visual image created to decorate, explain, or interpret text and ideas, and it can be found in books, magazines, websites, videos, and many other media. Illustrations matter because they help communicate information more clearly and make content more engaging and user-friendly for audiences.

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Illustration styles
Technical and scientific illustration {{anchor|Technical}}{{anchor|Scientific}}
Illustration as fine art
History
Early history
19th century
The "Golden Age"
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The origin of the word "illustration" is late Middle English (in the sense ‘illumination; spiritual or intellectual enlightenment’): via Old French from Latin illustratio(n-), from the verb illustrare.