Portraiture
A type of art that shows a specific person, often focusing on their face and expression.
What is it?
Portraiture is a genre of art where the main subject is a person. Artists paint, draw, or photograph people to capture their likeness and personality. The Mona Lisa is a famous portrait. Portraits can be realistic or stylized.
Why it matters
Portraits help us remember what people looked like. They can also show a person's status, mood, or character. Portraits are important for history and for families.
Where you've seen it
This list grows as you capture more portraits.
