AH 490 - Imaging the Individual:What is a Portrait

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. A portrait is often thought of as a visual, naturalistic representation of an individual. However, this is only one defi nition. In this course, we will examine the concept of portraiture: what is a portrait Does it have to portray the likeness of a person Can a portrait contain other types of imagery How does written text relate to visual portraiture How is a portrait of a Mayan Lord different from that of a Japanese Samurai How does a portrait of an Egyptian Pharoah differ from a portrait of Andy Warhol We will survey 'portraits' of individuals beginning with Paleolithic Venusfi gurines, and end with those of contemporary artists. We will look at self-portraits, paintings, sculptures, and even some works of monumental architecture.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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