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Objects in photography
I can review the range of ways photographers have been inspired by objects in photography.
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- Year 10
Objects in photography
I can review the range of ways photographers have been inspired by objects in photography.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Objects often carry symbolic weight, allowing artists to convey complex themes and narratives.
- Photographers can choose objects that hold personal significance, creating works that resonate emotionally.
- By arranging objects thoughtfully, photographers can guide viewers through a visual story.
Keywords
Still life - an arrangement showing everyday objects that don’t move
Composition - the arrangement of elements in an image, photograph, or artwork
Signify - to show, mean, or represent something
Common misconception
Objects in photography are only depicted realistically.
Objects can be used in a range of ways in photography. Objects in photography can be used as a subject that might also contain symbolic meanings.
Greater contextual information on the photographers' work can be found in the additional materials. You may wish to alter the imagery to better fit your project themes.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Access to the internet or a library of art books. Sketchbook or paper for recording ideas, pencils, pens.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these could be considered an object in a photograph?
Which of these could be considered an object in a photograph?
a friend of family member
a scenic view of a mountain
Q2.Match the word to the correct meaning.
Match the word to the correct meaning.
Q3.Photographers often use objects to tell a story or suggest meaning.
Photographers often use objects to tell a story or suggest meaning.
False
Q4.Before using objects in photography, what is the most important thing to think about in terms of the photographic outcome?
Before using objects in photography, what is the most important thing to think about in terms of the photographic outcome?
whether the object is expensive
who owns the object
Q5.A still life can only include natural objects like fruit and flowers.
A still life can only include natural objects like fruit and flowers.
True
Q6.Match the type of object to an example.
Match the type of object to an example.
