Practice Conceptual Figure/portraiture (beyond Likeness) - Unit 1: The Expressive Self – Identity, Emotion, and Personal Narrative
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Conceptual Figure/Portraiture (Beyond Likeness)

Practice - Conceptual Figure/Portraiture (Beyond Likeness)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define exaggeration in the context of art.

💡 Hint: Think about how artists might change features.

Question 2 Easy

What does body language convey in a portrait?

💡 Hint: How a person stands or moves can reveal their feelings.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of distortion in portraiture?

To create realism
To convey emotion
To paint quickly

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of visual art.

Question 2

True or False: Body language has no effect on the interpretation of a portrait.

True
False

💡 Hint: How do you think body posture influences your reading of emotions?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a conceptual portrait that combines distortion, symbolic objects, and body language. Describe the intended emotion and representation.

💡 Hint: Think about the emotions you want to convey through your techniques.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how two contrasting artists use distortion differently in their portraits and the effect on emotional perception.

💡 Hint: Look at how each artist's context may influence their approach.

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