Visual Metaphor

In this piece, the light bulb represents the visual metaphor, as the viewer associates the object with an idea. Even though a light bulb has no physical similarities to an idea, it still has the "power" to portray an identical message. A world without new ideas would be boring, dull, and dark. When one is contemplating a subject, and finally reaches the point in which an idea arises, it is as if there is a spark within their head. The light finally comes on, and they can clearly visualize what it is they need to do. The other significance of an idea is that it not only "lights up" your brain, but it brightens the world around you. This phenomenon is one that is not easily understood by the average person, so the metaphor of the radiant light bulb is used. It seems like many metaphors are used in this way, as they simplify a complex subject or occurrence, in order for one to make this connection so the point is more readily understood.