Visual metaphor?Visual metaphor?

Created by C. WiebuschCreated by C. Wiebusch

• The greatest thing by far is to be a master of metaphor. It is the one thing that cannot be learned from others; it is also a sign of genius, since a good metaphor implies an eye for resemblance.

Aristotle, De Poetica, 322 B.C

• The greatest thing by far is to be a master of metaphor. It is the one thing that cannot be learned from others; it is also a sign of genius, since a good metaphor implies an eye for resemblance.

Aristotle, De Poetica, 322 B.C

Literary Metaphor?Literary Metaphor?

• A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable

Oxford Dictionary

• A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable

Oxford Dictionary

• An expression which describes a person or object in a literary way by referring to something that is considered to possess similar characteristics to the person or object you are trying to describe

Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

• An expression which describes a person or object in a literary way by referring to something that is considered to possess similar characteristics to the person or object you are trying to describe

Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

Derivation?Derivation?

• Comes from the Greek metaphora, meaning “transference” which was formed by combining meta, meaning “over” and pherein, meaning “to carry”

• Comes from the Greek metaphora, meaning “transference” which was formed by combining meta, meaning “over” and pherein, meaning “to carry”

In essence?In essence?

• A comparison• Sets two seemingly unlike things

side by side without using the words “like”, “as” or “than”

• Writing of one thing in terms of another, which illuminates and deepens understanding of the first

• A comparison• Sets two seemingly unlike things

side by side without using the words “like”, “as” or “than”

• Writing of one thing in terms of another, which illuminates and deepens understanding of the first

Purpose?Purpose?

• To allow the expression of abstract principles by reference to concrete objects

• Can also be dangerous to understanding, as people may fail to recognize the figurative nature of a metaphor, and take it literally

• To allow the expression of abstract principles by reference to concrete objects

• Can also be dangerous to understanding, as people may fail to recognize the figurative nature of a metaphor, and take it literally

Examples?Examples?

“Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage

And is heard no more”

Shakespeare, Macbeth

“Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage

And is heard no more”

Shakespeare, Macbeth

Dead metaphors?Dead metaphors?

• Metaphors that have been so overused they are now commonplace or cliched

• I’m frozen solid• He’s my old flame• I’m dead tired• I’m worn out

• Metaphors that have been so overused they are now commonplace or cliched

• I’m frozen solid• He’s my old flame• I’m dead tired• I’m worn out

Visual metaphorVisual metaphor

• Visual representations of metaphorical thoughts or concepts

• Visual representations of metaphorical thoughts or concepts

Lilian Nabulime, 2002, Uganda

Mask B: HIV/AIDS Awareness through reading and writing

www.theartroom-sf.com/ womenemerging.htm

Samuel Bak: The ghetto. Here is an inclined surface with no horizon and no possibility of escape. Indeed, when we were thrown into the ghetto like human garbage, it felt like being in a deep hole. This hole is in the shape of the Star of David, the emblem of the ghetto. Near it lies our badge of identification.

www.chgs.umn.edu/.../ Samuel_Bak/samuel_bak.html

• This is my visual metaphor about teaching art education. I believe it is my job as a future educator of the arts to teach everything I can about the world and the beauty within it. Everything around us is related to art in some way. I will succeed in teaching this to my students through hands on experiences. An effective learning environment is one that is supportive and technologically rich. It is an environment that encourages artistic experimentation and collaboration between teacher and learner. Students will learn if provided with both the tools and instructional support in a creative atmosphere. I believe that everyone is a confident learner if provided with the right opportunities and the right environment.

Valarie Sherman

eportfolio.cfa.arizona.edu/ cover.php?portid=517

• This is my visual metaphor about teaching art education. I believe it is my job as a future educator of the arts to teach everything I can about the world and the beauty within it. Everything around us is related to art in some way. I will succeed in teaching this to my students through hands on experiences. An effective learning environment is one that is supportive and technologically rich. It is an environment that encourages artistic experimentation and collaboration between teacher and learner. Students will learn if provided with both the tools and instructional support in a creative atmosphere. I believe that everyone is a confident learner if provided with the right opportunities and the right environment.

Valarie Sherman

eportfolio.cfa.arizona.edu/ cover.php?portid=517

What do you need to consider?

What do you need to consider?

• Firstly - what do you want to portray about the theme in your artwork?

• How will you depict the ideas in An Evil Cradling graphically?

• Consider :• Design• Colour• Texture• Images• Layout

• Firstly - what do you want to portray about the theme in your artwork?

• How will you depict the ideas in An Evil Cradling graphically?

• Consider :• Design• Colour• Texture• Images• Layout