Visual Narrative and Identity · Studio Practice
The Power of the Portrait
An investigation into how facial expressions and lighting convey emotion and character in contemporary portraiture.
Key Questions
- 1How does the choice of medium change the viewer's perception of the subject?
- 2What visual cues do artists use to suggest a person's inner life?
- 3How can lighting transform a mundane image into a dramatic narrative?
ACARA Content Descriptions
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Year: Year 8
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Visual Narrative and Identity
Period: Studio Practice
Suggested Methodologies
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