illustration

An illustration is a visual or artistic creation typically made by hand or digitally, with the purpose of complementing or depicting a text, story, article, or other work. Illustrations help visualize or illuminate the thoughts or events conveyed by words and contribute to the attractiveness and comprehensibility of the work or document.

Illustrations are widely used in books, magazines, posters, websites, advertisements, children's books, graphic design, and many other fields. Illustrations can be drawn, painted, digitally manipulated, or created using any creative technique. They make content more engaging and appealing, as well as assist readers or viewers in better understanding topics and making them more memorable.