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What is a portrait?
Artistic representation of a person Usually shows just one person Face and expression is dominant Intent to display likeness, personality, and
mood of the person Often shows a person looking directly into a
camera to most successfully engage the audience
Used to document historical figures, primitive version of photography prior to the 1800s
Different Types
“The Girl with the Pearl Earring”Johannes Vermeer
Three-Quarter ViewHead turned slightly to the side
Realistic
Mood?
Expressive Portraits
Mood or expression is more important than likeness
Can see the artist’s hand in the craft Unrealistic and fantastical