What are portraits? Why do people create portraits and what types of things do we see in a portrait?

Why is it important to capture historical moments in art? Because it is

Please give three examples of how the theme of nature could be used. What sorts of art or scenes would be a part of the nature theme?

How are celebrations and rituals shown in art? Please give two examples with your answer.
Critical Thinking Questions
Please answer each of the following questions in complete sentences.
Look at the picture below that shows the way that some people do their laundry. Compare how this is similar or different than how your family does laundry. What might a painting showing your laundry habits look like?
a tall, white, stone apartment building has brightly colored laundry hanging on lines attached to some of the windows

The unit explains that since the invention of cameras, portraits done by painting or drawing are less common. What are some advantages to drawing or painting portraits rather than using a camera?

How does art help us better understand history?

Look at the picture below. What do you notice first? If you didn’t know where this painting came from, what would you think it is about.
A group of bicycles are lined up on a bridge with a red one in front

Look out your window. In three sentences, describe what a painting of the nature and natural surroundings would be like. What do you see? What sort of colors fill the scene?

1.  

A portrait (a French word for one's character, from the Latin word protrahere - meaning 'to bring something to light') suggests the depiction of a certain man in the fine arts.

Explanation:

•In addition to the purely external similarity, one should also emphasize the psychological characteristics of the person who is portrayed.  

•Many teachings and religions (for example Islam) reject the portrait in art precisely because it is bound by some occult traits.

2.  

The function of portraits is to represent a certain person and preserve the memory of him. There are following types of portraits distinguished: a) according to the position of the figure; b) depending on the representation of the figure or c) by number of portraits.

Explanation:

•a) According to the position portraits are divided into:full profile, half profile, three quarter length and full face/'anfas');

•b) According to the representation of the figure portraits are divided into: the image of the head or bust, a semi-figured or cello-figured portrait, a portrait to the knee, a figure in a supine, sitting or standing position, a figure of a horseman, and an act.;

•c) By number of portraits we distinguish single, double and group portraits.

3.  

Because the art represents the material and intangible heritage (different forms of fine arts, oral tradition, crafts, performing arts) and tool for learning of history through historical documents and moments captured during the time.  

Explanation:

•In the hierarchy of painting, painting of historical events has for long taken a prominent place. It required a high degree of imagination and a great technical skill from the painters. It was superior other topics because this art was considered to be engaged in "visible reality"

4.  

Nature in art can be used according to the landscape portrayed: mountain, forest, field, river. According to the time in which art was born, the landscape scenes could be: spring, summer, autumn, winter, morning...

Explanation:

•In addition to place and time, the landscape is also divided by the way it is shaped

5.

Scenic narratives of celebrations, rituals and similar acts have played an important role in all cultures since the earliest times. They are shown in art as a historical event and with often purpose of certain ideological or political propaganda.

Explanation:

•Christianity has been given particular importance in the art by capturing the historical events, rituals and celebrations  

6.

The painting would present the white dryer and plastic grey IKEA clothes box with vivid clothes colors thus representing the contemporary life and simplicity of contemporary domestic life.  

Explanation:

•The contemporary art captures current habits which are in accordance with busy professional and non domestic life

7.  

Advantage of paintings and drawings over photography is opportunity to provide artistic inner expression that is directly transferred to art.

Explanation:

• Photography is far better equipped to accurately represent reality and capture moods and moments, and its scope of work gradually became quite different from painting.

8.

By direct examining, analyzing and evaluating history captured in art such as events, documents, landscapes, rituals and traditions, people acquire knowledge, intellectual skills and a wide range of competencies that support their capacity and advancing society and lifestyles.

Explanation:

• Understanding the world's cultural heritage and history trough art can help us become more aware our own roots and our cultural and social identity.

9.

The painting represents the landscape of Amsterdam with bicycles of the residents living on the canal and close to bridge.

Explanation:

•The scenery is typical for Dutch residential areas where bicycle represents mode of transport and are often lined on bridges.

10.

The painting would describe business quarter with square surrounded by three 4 floors buildings shaping rectangle around the fountain. The cloudy weather would emphasize the whitens of buildings in contrast with vividly green grass around the fountain. The spring mist would give it sense of morning light.

Explanation:

•The light, color and shapes would represent the spring morning in the business area