FP - How Portraiture has been used by Artists Throughout Art History Overview

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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