photomontage

[ foh-tuh-mon-tahzh ]

noun

, Photography.

1. a combination of several photographs joined together for artistic effect or to show more of the subject than can be shown in a single photograph.

photomontage

/ ˌfəʊtəʊmɒnˈtɑːʒ /

noun

1. the technique of producing a composite picture by combining several photographs: used esp in advertising
2. the composite picture so produced

Word History and Origins

Origin of photomontage¹

First recorded in 1930–35; photo- + montage

Example Sentences

For example, in the 1930s, we saw this put to effective use in the subversive anti-Nazi photomontage posters of the German resistance artist John Heartfield.

From Salon

THE FACTS: The image is a digital photomontage by Tammam Azzam, a Syrian artist now based in Berlin.

From Seattle Times

The photomontage “was intended to comment on the themes of freedom and oppression,” according to Azzam.

From Seattle Times

After news of Pulisic’s impending transfer surfaced, Gazzetta featured him on its front page on Saturday with a headline that translated as “Captain America is coming” — next to a photomontage of Pulisic dressed as the superhero.

From Seattle Times

After news of Pulisic’s impending transfer surfaced last week, the Gazzetta dello Sport featured him on its front page on Saturday with a headline that translated as “Captain America is coming” - next to a photomontage of Pulisic dressed as the superhero.

From Washington Times