The Architecture of the Face · Autumn Term 1
Self-Portraiture and Identity
Students create a final mixed-media self-portrait that incorporates symbolic elements representing their personal history.
Key Questions
- 1How do the objects we surround ourselves with define who we are?
- 2In what ways can a self-portrait be a form of visual autobiography?
- 3What choices does an artist make to control how the viewer perceives their personality?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Art and Design - Portraiture and IdentityKS3: Art and Design - Self-Expression
Year: Year 8
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Architecture of the Face
Period: Autumn Term 1
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