EVFA 102 - Portrait Painting

Institution:

Moore College of Art and Design

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Description:

Portraiture is both specific and general. It says something about an individual and it tells us a little about everyone. The initial objective is to produce a physical resemblance to the subject, but capturing an expression of the inner life is also important. Participants in this class will pursue portrait painting through traditional and contemporary exercises using color, value, and light to establish form and to create emphasis and pictorial drama. Several approaches will be introduced to help you discover a natural and personal direction in concept development, design, composition, and technique. Self-portraiture is included. Beginning with exercises in the fundamentals of creating a likeness, participants will apply those skills to translate the portrait onto canvas in short studies and extended poses. Basic anatomical structure of the head will be addressed. Students may work in acrylics or oils. Bring drawing materials to the first class.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.moore.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 568-4515

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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