English Dictionary

calligram

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈkælɪɡɹæm/

名詞

A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance. / A signature made from interwoven Arabic words.

日本語の意味

文字や句、文章を図形やデザインに組み合わせることで、その文字自体の形が意味合いを持つ表現 / アラビア語の文字が相互に絡み合って署名のような見た目を持つ表現

The exhibition featured a striking calligram that formed the silhouette of a bird.

展示会では、鳥の輪郭を形作る印象的な文字絵が展示されていた。

意味（1）

A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance.

The next calligram, which depicts a horse, presents several interesting problems. Among other things, the figure is juxtaposed with seven lines of poetry arranged in traditional fashion.

意味（2）

A signature made from interwoven Arabic words.

calligrams （ plural ）