Atvaizdus

Atvaizdus (standard Lithuanian form atvaizdas) is a noun meaning an image, depiction, or representation. It can denote a visual depiction of a person, object, scene, or concept, as well as a mental image or impression formed in the mind. The term is used across art, media, science, and everyday language to refer to both concrete pictures and abstract representations.

In the arts, atvaizdas describes how subjects are portrayed—through painting, photography, film, or digital media—and can imply choices in style, perspective, lighting, and composition that shape interpretation.

In science and technology, the word is common for digital images. It covers raster images (such as JPEG or PNG) and vector representations used in computer graphics, cartography, and documentation. The notion also extends to data visualizations that convey information rather than a literal likeness.

In philosophy and cognitive science, atvaizdas is used to discuss mental imagery and the representation of objects or events in the mind, raising questions about perception, memory, and understanding.

In everyday language, the term may describe the overall appearance or impression of something, and its use can vary with context.