Permanence.
How does the desire for a permanent place in history influence portraiture?
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I know some schools have a zero-tolerance policy towards social networking, but if your students are already using it, then you might consider this conversation for your classroom. Facebook is all...
View ArticleBeyond the Self vs Present Tense
"These contemporary portraits from Asia seem to take that individual from their society, then display the gap left behind."
View ArticlePortraiture as a Weapon: Inversion
Portraiture has a long history as a form of weapon. Perhaps the most interesting objects from this history are not the portraits made for militaristic purposes - the propaganda posters, the leadership...
View ArticleResonance
Does any particular act of portraiture in response to September 11, 2001, linger tenaciously in your memory?
View ArticleLiking likeness and messy artworks
As a 5 year old I was told, probably like many other youngsters, to colour inside the lines. It became clear in our classroom that accuracy and realistic representation were valued, and the squiggly...
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