1. Metaphor VISUAL METAPHOR
a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar
VISUAL METAPHOR
The representation of a person, place, thing, or idea by way of a visual image that suggests a particular association or point of similarity.

2. Tombstone of a Jewish Woman
What do the broken candlesticks on the tombstone represent?
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3. How does this image represent anger?
Anger by Petar Pavlov
How does this image represent anger?
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5. Visual Metaphor OBJECTIVES
Draw the contour lines of your hand spelling a word in ASL.
Create a drawing that is a visual metaphor for this word.
Use emphasis to arrange your composition of the hands spelling the word with its visual metaphor.
Use craftsmanship.

6. Planning your Composition
Vocabulary
Composition: the way an artist arranges a work of art
Thumbnail: a quick sketch by an artist meant to work out a general composition for a work of art (like an outline for an essay in language arts)
Picture Plane: the surface area on which you draw or paint.
Directions:
Draw three boxes in your sketchbook. (Each box will be a separate picture plane.)
In each box, draw a thumbnail composition for your idea. Your compositional arrangements must be interesting and fill each picture plane/box. We will choose the best from your three ideas.