How Portraiture Has Been Used by Artists Throughout Art History Overview

Introduction

This is an opportunity to learn more about why artists create self-portraits. We will discuss how artists use self-portraits as a vehicle for perfecting their drawing skills and an understanding of themselves.

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Self-Portrait Overview: Drawing a Self-Portrait

Please watch the presentation below to learn more about drawing a self-portrait.

Extension

Artist Research

A great way to understand an artist’s perspective is to conduct your own research. Choose from the following list of artists and read about their works with the suggested novels. Write a one to two page summary of the book.

Artemisia Gentileschi- The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland
Pan Yuliang- The Painter from Shanghai by Jennifer Cody Epstein

Did you learn what painting was like from their perspective in their time?

Artemisia Gentileschi- The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland

Pan Yuliang- The Painter from Shanghai by Jennifer Cody Epstein

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