How can we communicate our ideas without words?

Luba Lukova is a graphic artist. Her work breaks down challenging concepts and ideas presenting them as easy to digest designs. Themes are illustrated, communicating ideas through colour and shape with very little text to make complex themes simple. 

Watch the videos below and use the following questions to form a discussion around Luba Lukovas work.

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Luba Lukova

Luba Lukova is a designer who communicates themes of injustice in the world through her work.

Explore images of Luba’s work with this Google Arts and Culture resource.

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Questions to Ask Children

Can you see any similarities between the posters? What are those similarities?

What is a visual metaphor? Can you spot any within the artist’s work? 

How do the posters make you feel?

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