The Self and Beyond: Portraiture · Drawing & Composition
Symbolic Identity
Incorporating personal symbols and cultural motifs into self-portraits to tell a story.
Key Questions
- 1What choices did this artist make to represent their heritage without using words?
- 2How can objects surrounding a person redefine their identity?
- 3How does this piece make you feel and why?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Identity and Symbolism - S2MOE: Personal Expression - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: Art
Unit: The Self and Beyond: Portraiture
Period: Drawing & Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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