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2. Discuss a portrait painting according to the following plan
1. THE GENERAL EFFECT: the title and the name of the artist; the period or
trend represented; does it appear natural and spontaneous or contrived and
artificial?
2. THE CONTENTS OF THE PICTURE: place, time and setting; the acces-
sories, the dress and environment; any attempt to render the emotions of
the model; what does the artist accentuate in his subject?
3. THE COMPOSITION AND COLOUTING: how is the sitter represented?
Against what background? Any prevailing format? Is the picture bold or
rigid? Do the hands (head, body) look natural and informal? how do the eyes
gaze? Foes the painter concentrate in the colour analysis of details? What
tints predominate in the colour scheme? Do the colours blend imperceptible?
4. INTERPRETATION AND EVALUATION: Does it exemplify a high de-
gree of artistic skill? What feelings or ideas does it evoke in the viewer?
3. Work in pairs. Discuss the following
1. What makes good art? Do you think art can be great if it is not linked with
the people’s lives, their interests and ideals. Give tour reasons.
2. True art elevates the mind and the soul of people.
3. How does art help us understand the outside world?
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