counterimage
/ˈkaʊntərˌɪmɪdʒ/
noun
- An image or idea that opposes or contrasts with another image or idea, often used to challenge a dominant perception.
- The artist created a counterimage of the politician as a clown to mock his serious speeches.
- In the debate, she offered a counterimage of the city as a place of opportunity, not just crime.
- The film presents a powerful counterimage to the usual glamorous portrayal of war.