General terms:
* Anthropomorphism: This is the most common and general term. It refers to the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to nonhuman entities.
* Personification: Similar to anthropomorphism, but often with a focus on giving human-like qualities to abstract concepts or inanimate objects.
* Humanization: This term emphasizes the process of making something nonhuman more like a human, focusing on the act of bestowing human traits.
More specific terms:
* Zoomorphism: This term specifically refers to attributing animal characteristics to humans or other nonhuman entities.
* Animism: This term describes the belief that inanimate objects, natural phenomena, and other entities possess a soul or spirit. While not directly related to images, it can be a relevant concept for understanding why an image might portray a nonhuman entity with human characteristics.
Other terms:
* Cartoonish: This term is often used when the anthropomorphism is exaggerated or stylized, like in cartoons.
* Stylized: This term can be used for any image where the subject is given human characteristics in a specific artistic style.
* Symbolic: This term is used when the image is intended to convey a specific meaning or message through the use of anthropomorphism.
The best term to use will depend on the specific context and your intended meaning.