History of Portraits

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Portraits : Portraits The history of portraits throughout time


Slide2: What is a Portrait?


Slide3: A Portrait- A work of art that represents a specific person, a group of people, or an animal. They usually show what a person looks like and reveals something about the subject's personality. Portraits can be made of any sculptural material or in any two-dimensional medium.


Early Portraits : Early Portraits Before 1700: 2599 B.C. 590 A.D 1599 A.D. 16th century


Famous Painting!!!: Famous Painting!!! What is the name of this painting? Who painted this portrait?


Famous Painting!!!: Famous Painting!!! This painting is call “The Mona Lisa” It was painted in 1503 by Leonardo Da Vinci.


Between 1701-1800: Between 1701-1800 1702 A.D. 1772 A.D. 1774 A.D. 1812 A.D. 1782 A.D.


Famous Painting!!!: Famous Painting!!! Who is this portrait of?


Famous Painting!!!: Famous Painting!!! This is a portrait of the first president of the United States of America, George Washington


Between 1801-1890: Between 1801-1890 1855 A.D. Early photo 1866 A.D. 1878 A.D. 1890 A.D. 1883 A.D.


Famous Painting!!!: Famous Painting!!! What do you think is going on in this picture? What is she thinking?


Famous Painting!!!: Famous Painting!!! James Whistler, Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1871 (Whistler’s Mother)


Between 1890- Present: Between 1890- Present 1912 A.D. 1906 A.D. 1965 A.D. 1992 A.D. 1969 A.D.


Between 1890- Present: Between 1890- Present Georgia, 1984 Handmade paper,


Between 1890- Present: Between 1890- Present


Quiz Time: Quiz Time What is a portrait? What are they used for? What can they show? What are some different types of portraits?