Visual Narratives and Studio Art · Drawing and Composition

Portraits and Identity

Examining how self-portraits convey personality and cultural background beyond simple likeness.

Key Questions

  1. 1What story does this portrait tell about the subject?
  2. 2How can symbols be used to represent our interests in art?
  3. 3In what ways can an artist distort reality to show a feeling?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA4E01AC9AVA4C01
Year: Year 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Visual Narratives and Studio Art
Period: Drawing and Composition

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