The Self and Beyond: Portraiture · Drawing & Composition

Symbolic Identity

Incorporating personal symbols and cultural motifs into self-portraits to tell a story.

Key Questions

  1. 1What choices did this artist make to represent their heritage without using words?
  2. 2How can objects surrounding a person redefine their identity?
  3. 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

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