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Three Painted Faces
Age 13 · Art
A portrait can stay close to a sitter’s real face, soften it into a smoother version, or stretch its features for a stronger effect. All three can still show the same person.
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In the picture
- The left portrait’s cheek and loose curl: details kept close to the sitter’s real face.
- The centre portrait’s smooth jaw and round eyes: features softened into an even, calm face.
- The right portrait’s long nose and wide grin: features stretched away from the sitter’s real proportions.
Examples
- A school photo that looks just like you, and a funny drawing that makes your nose huge.
- A cartoon hero with a tiny waist and broad shoulders, and a realistic portrait of the same hero.
Key takeaways
- A portrait can resemble the sitter even when its shapes are changed.
- The gap between likeness and expression is a choice made by the artist.
Quiz: Three Painted Faces (Age 13)
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According to the card, can a portrait still look like the sitter if the artist changes its shapes?
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What does the card say happens when an artist softens a sitter’s features?
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What does the card say the gap between likeness and expression is?
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