Portrait. In the 5th century BCE through the 1st century CE, Greek and Roman classical portrait sculptors aimed to capture the ideal proportions and beauty of the human form.
Portraits were less common in the early Middle Ages, with a focus on religious figures depicted in a symbolic and stylized manner. As Gothic art began to flourish in the 12th century, portraits incorporated religious symbolism but also began to show more individuality, particularly for royalty and nobility.
A rebirth of classical ideals in the Renaissance led to a renewed focus on realism and naturalism. In the 16th Century, Mannerism, a reaction to the Renaissance, saw a shift towards elongated figures and dramatic lighting.
Baroque portraits in the 17th century aimed to evoke a sense of drama and grandeur. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Rococo style brought a lighter and more playful touch to portraits.
Neoclassicism returned portrature to classical ideals of balance and proportion. Realism focused on accurate depictions from everyday life. The 20th and 21st centuries saw an explosion of styles in portraiture. Expressionism used distortion and bold colors to convey emotions. Abstract portraiture focused on form and color rather than realistic likeness. Photography also emerged as a major force in capturing portraits. Portraiture is a genre of art that involves the depiction of an individual or group of indiv
Portraits were less common in the early Middle Ages, with a focus on religious figures depicted in a symbolic and stylized manner. As Gothic art began to flourish in the 12th century, portraits incorporated religious symbolism but also began to show more individuality, particularly for royalty and nobility.
A rebirth of classical ideals in the Renaissance led to a renewed focus on realism and naturalism. In the 16th Century, Mannerism, a reaction to the Renaissance, saw a shift towards elongated figures and dramatic lighting.
Baroque portraits in the 17th century aimed to evoke a sense of drama and grandeur. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Rococo style brought a lighter and more playful touch to portraits.
Neoclassicism returned portrature to classical ideals of balance and proportion. Realism focused on accurate depictions from everyday life. The 20th and 21st centuries saw an explosion of styles in portraiture. Expressionism used distortion and bold colors to convey emotions. Abstract portraiture focused on form and color rather than realistic likeness. Photography also emerged as a major force in capturing portraits. Portraiture is a genre of art that involves the depiction of an individual or group of indiv
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