A visual metaphor is effective because _________________. a. it provides a way to pass down stories from generation to generatio
n. b. it is the only known artistic method that allows artists to convey both his/her tastes and ideas at the same time. c. it is a visual representation of a group or culture’s beliefs, which can be understood by all people. d. it allows an artist to use one or more images to replace another, in order to convey a message or idea.
The answer is option D. Visual metaphors are used as a tool by a person so to explain a concept by a modified image. For example, someone can use an image of a melting ice cream (painted as the Earth) as a metaphor for global warming.
