Can understand it also, as:
Picture, photograph, painting

Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism

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Detailed Description

In the art world, a portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. Portraits can be commissioned by individuals or created by artists as part of a body of work. Famous portrait artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and John Singer Sargent. Some of the most famous portrait paintings are the Mona Lisa, American Gothic, and the Blue Boy. When commissioning a portrait, it is important to consider the style of the artist as well as the subject. The artist’s style will dictate the overall look and feel of the portrait, so it is important to choose an artist whose style you are drawn to. The subject’s personality should also be taken into account – a serious person may not want a whimsical portrait, for example. Portraits can be formal or informal, posed or candid. They can be traditional or modern, and can be created using a variety of mediums including oil paint, charcoal, pastels, and photography. Whether you are an artist looking to create a portrait or someone who is considering commissioning one, there are endless possibilities when it comes to this type of art. With so many options, the hardest part may be deciding where to start.

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1. Portrait is a genre of painting in which the artist depicts the subject's face.

2. The word "portrait" comes from the Latin word "portare", which means "to carry".

3. A portrait can be a painting, drawing, photograph, or sculpture.

4. The earliest known portrait is a painting of the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, which was found in the tomb of his wife, Queen Nefertiti.

5. The most famous portrait painting is the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci.

6. Portraits can be either formal or informal.

7. Formal portraits are usually commissioned by the subject's family or friends, and are usually taken by professional photographers.

8. Informal portraits are often taken by amateur photographers, and are usually more candid in nature.

9. Portraits can be either single or group shots.

10. Single portraits are usually of the subject's head and shoulders, while group portraits can include multiple people.

11. Portraits are often used to capture a person's likeness, but they can also be used to convey a person's personality or mood.

12. Portraits can be hung on walls, or displayed on shelves or in photo albums.

13. Many famous people have had their portraits painted, including presidents, royalty, and movie stars.

14. The word "selfie" is derived from the word "self-portrait".

15. Selfies are often taken with a smartphone or camera, and can be shared online with friends and family.

16. The word "portrait" can also refer to a person's character or personality.

17. A person's portrait can be positive or negative, depending on their actions and behavior.

18. Portraits can be used as a form of propaganda, to make a person look good or bad.

19. Portraits can be used as a form of art, to express the artist's feelings about the subject.

20. Portraits can be created from life, or from photographs.
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):

1. Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) 2. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) 3. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) 4. Michelangelo (1475-1564) 5. Raphael (1483-1520) 6. Rembrandt (1606-1669) 7. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) 8. Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) 9. John Singleton Copley (1738-1815) 10. Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) 11. Thomas Sully (1783-1872) 12. George Catlin (1796-1872) 13. James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) 14. Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) 15. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) 16. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) 17. Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 18. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) 19. Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) 20. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) 21. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) 22. Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) 23. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) 24. Chuck Close (1940-) 25. David Hockney (1937-) 26. Lucian Freud (1922-2011) 27. Francis Bacon (1909-1992) 28. Richard Avedon (1923-2004) 29. Annie Leibovitz (1949-) 30. Cindy Sherman (1954-)

Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)

1. The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, 1503-1517 2. The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci, 1495-1498 3. The Birth of Venus, Sandro Botticelli, 1486 4. Primavera, Sandro Botticelli, 1482 5. The Annunciation, Leonardo da Vinci, 1472-1475 6. The Madonna of the Carnation, Leonardo da Vinci, 1478-1481 7. The Madonna of the Pinks, Raphael, 1510 8. The Sistine Madonna, Raphael, 1513-1514 9. The School of Athens, Raphael, 1510-1511 10. La Belle Ferronnière, Leonardo da Vinci, 1490-1495 11. The Virgin of the Rocks, Leonardo da Vinci, 1485-1488 12. Portrait of a Lady with an Ermine, Leonardo da Vinci, 1489-1490 13. Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione, Raphael, 1514-1515 14. Portrait of Pope Julius II, Raphael, 1511 15. Portrait of Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals, Raphael, 1517-1518 16. Portrait of a Man in a Turban, Jan van Eyck, 1433 17. The Arnolfini Portrait, Jan van Eyck, 1434 18. The Ghent Altarpiece, Jan van Eyck, 1432 19. The Madonna and Child, Michelangelo, 1497 20. The Pietà, Michelangelo, 1499 21. David, Michelangelo, 1504 22. Moses, Michelangelo, 1513-1515 23. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, Michelangelo, 1508-1512 24. The Last Judgment, Michelangelo, 1534-1541 25. The Supper at Emmaus, Caravaggio, 1601 26. The Calling of Saint Matthew, Caravaggio, 1600 27. Bacchus, Caravaggio, 1597 28. The Musicians, Caravaggio, 1595 29. Portrait of Innocent X, Diego Velázquez, 1650 30. Las Meninas, Diego Velázquez, 1656

Epoch

The time period of the art style Portrait is the Renaissance.