Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thaumatography

noun
/θɔːməˈtɒɡrəfi/
Definition
The art or process of creating images or reproductions that appear magical or supernatural.
Examples
  • The artist’s thaumatography made the audience question the boundaries of reality.
  • In the realm of thaumatography, colors and shapes blend to create a fantastical experience.
Meaning
Thaumatography refers to a form of visual art that seeks to evoke the wonder of illusion through imagery that captivates the viewer’s imagination.
Synonyms
  • Illusionism
  • Magic realism
  • Fantasmagoria