all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their visual appeal

a broad view, often used to create dramatic scenes in landscape photography

creating depth and distance in a composition

Landscapes in photography

Art and design

Portraits and figures in photography

Objects in photography

Natural forms in photography

Light and dark in photography

Inside and outside in photography

Pupils can select or rotate through these units that feature diverse and inclusive artist references, consider application of their skill strengths and encourage critical thinking and personal connections.

Responding to themes and genres

True or False: The "rule of thirds" is a basic photography technique that helps create balanced and interesting images.

Which of these is an element of art that photographers often consider when composing an image?

The part of the scene that is closest to the viewer

The part of the scene between the closest and farthest areas

The part of the scene that is farthest away

True or False: A wide-angle photograph of a mountain range is an example of a landscape image.

Which of these is a reason photographers might choose to photograph landscapes?

Recording how human activity shapes environments

Using place as a way to reflect personal or cultural meaning

Match the cultural or symbolic use of landscape to the idea:

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