shadow-throwing

English

Noun

shadow-throwing (uncountable)

1. 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.
   • 1931, Ion L. Idriess, Lasseter's Last Ride, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 2191:

     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[.]

   • 1938 September 17, The Border Watch, Mount Gambier, page 3, column 4:

     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[.]