The Art of the Portrait · Spring Term 2

Portraits Through Time

Comparing traditional oil portraiture with contemporary digital and photographic approaches.

Key Questions

  1. 1How has the purpose of a portrait changed since the invention of the camera?
  2. 2What does a person's pose reveal about their social status or power?
  3. 3How do modern 'selfies' differ from historical self-portraits?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Art and Design - History of ArtKS3: Art and Design - Contextual Studies
Year: Year 7
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Art of the Portrait
Period: Spring Term 2

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