Meaning of shadow-throwing | Babel Free
Definitions
The art or practice of creating images with the body on a wall or other surface using the shadows cast from a fire or other source of light.
Examples
“Several tribesmen gave and exhibition of shadow-throwing - imitating an emu hunt, the stalking of a kangaroo, then the quick action of a savage fight[.]”
“During the evening a lengthy programme of orchestral items, songs, recitations, "shadow throwing," and feats of magic were performed by a talented company of artists[.]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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