Natural forms in photography
I can review the range of ways photographers have been inspired by natural forms in photography.
- Year 10
Natural forms in photography
I can review the range of ways photographers have been inspired by natural forms in photography.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The inherent beauty of natural forms provides photographers with endless inspiration.
- The diversity of colours, textures, and shapes found in nature can lead to visually striking photographs.
- Natural forms often use flowing, asymmetrical elements that contrast geometric rigidity, enabling dynamic compositions.
Keywords
Natural forms - shapes, patterns, and structures found in nature (e.g. leaves, shells, plants)
Asymmetry - a lack of symmetry; when two sides of something are not identical but still balanced visually
Common misconception
Natural forms are always perfectly symmetrical, like leaves or flowers.
While some natural forms show symmetry, most have irregular, flowing shapes. Even symmetrical forms often have variations, this is part of what makes nature interesting to photographers.
Equipment
Access to the internet or a library of art books. Sketchbook or paper for recording ideas, pencils, pens.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Natural forms are shapes, patterns, and structures that can be found in the natural world.
Q2.Which of these is an example of a natural form?
Q3.Match the word to its definition:
Q4.Which of the following might a photographer look for when capturing natural forms?
Q5.True or false? Natural forms can have symbolic meanings in different cultures.
Q6.Match the natural form to its cultural meaning:
