PROJECT #2: VISUAL METAPHOR (Focus on: Creative Thinking)

PROJECT #2: VISUAL METAPHOR (Creative Thinking)

A visual metaphor is the representation of a person, place, thing, or idea by means of a visual image that suggests a particular association or point of similarity. In a nutshell: a picture that represents something without actually spelling out that 'thing.' 

DIRECTIONS: Using your camera and creativity, make a photograph that is a visual metaphor for THREE+ of the following words/phrases.

THE LIST:
high point
familiar
too much
12 midnight
the end
love
three
contemplation
warning!
electric
sharp
red
reflection
movement
soft
cold
closed
new/old
single
oversized
intimidating
hot
energy
music
community
shadow

Student work to represent 'forbidden'

LOOK: Amplifying Black Voices: 100+ Black Photographers

 

It is valuable to view history and modern times through different lenses and different perspectives. 

Here are just a few...

"Amplifying Black Voices: 100+ Black Photographers You Should be Following on Social Media" (PhotoShelter.com)

NationsPhotoLab.com

Time.com

10 Black Photographers Who Shaped American History (FocusCamera.com)

There are many more photographers and links, and a search of 'prominent black photographers' (and the like) will lead you to them. 

Be curious. :)