proportion of a portrait

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Proportions of a

PortraitLearning to Draw Faces


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In the beginning..

The proportions of a portrait is based on an

Idealized set of proportions represented in the

Ancient Greek Sculptures.

But first, we will take a brief look back to

discover where this idealized set of

proportions originated.

They have been adopted as a guide for the

mechanics of portrait drawing.


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Greek Archaic Period

Peplos Kore, about 530 BC,

Marble, 4` high. AcropolisMuseum, Athens

Earliest (625-480 BC)

Characteristics: Koreclothed female figure

Kourosnude male youth

Freestanding

Frontal stance Left foot forward

Clenched fists

Puppet-like Pose

Idealized

Originally painted to emphasize naturalappearance

Illustrates the Archaic Smile (the sign oflife)


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Greek Classical Period

Athena, by Myron

Museum in Frankford

Germany

Peak of Greek Art and Architecture Idealized figures

Represents Idealism and Humanism

Athena Gown gathers at the waist and hangs in

natural-looking folds, suggest thepresence of a real body underneath.

Form and Posture of a real woman Demonstrates the classical contrappostaposition (natural s curve on body) weightshift A real breakthrough in the art ofrepresenting the human figure.

(480 -323 BC)


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Greek Hellenistic Period

Nike of Samothrace

(about 200 BC)

More dramatic / melodramatic

Nike of Samothrace

(about 200 BC)

Symbol of Winged Victory, her greatwings spread wide as she lands on theprow of a ship.

The force of the wind whips the draperyinto wonderfully animated folds.

Sweeping and energetic forwardmovement

323-31 BC


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The Search for Perfection

Greek Idealism

Today most of us know that

there is no such thing as a

perfect human being, but theancient Greeks had a different

idea. They believed that

perfection of mind and character

must be contained in a perfectbody. As a result, Greek figures

are idealized appearing heroic,

athletic and well proportioned.

The Discus Thrower


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Idealism and Humanism

Idealismhas to do with the conceptof perfection.

Humanism(Realism): Man is themeasure of all things. RealismorHumanism is defined as a view of lifebased on nature, dignity, and interest

of people (Rather than superstitionslike the Egyptians.)

Perfect but Human

Athena: Classical Greek Art Period


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Idealism and Humanism

Archaic Greeks represented man in an

idealized / perfect manner.

The believed that Man is the measure of all

thingsthey looked toward nature ratherthan spiritualism to produce art.

The Classical Greeks built upon the Idealism

and included a more life-like / humanistic

representation of man including such thingsas contrapposto and natural looking folds.

Perfect but Human

Athena: Classical Greek Art Period


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Proportions of a Portrait

Archaic

Sculptures

Provides a sense of life quality.


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The proportions of a portrait is based on an Idealized set of

proportions represented in the Ancient Greek Sculptures.


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Therefore, to draw a portrait memorize these idealized

proportions in order to set up the mechanics of your portrait.


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Step 1

Draw an oval.


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Step 2

Divide in half.

EYES


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Step 3

Divide the

bottom in half

again.

NOSE


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Step 4

Divide in

half

vertically.


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Step 5

On the eye line

divide length

into 5 equalparts.

EYEPLACEMENT


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Step 6

Place this line

between the nose

line and the

bottom of the

oval.

MOUTH


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Step 7

This is just a

suggestion for

a minimalamount of

shading for

the chin.

CHIN


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Step 8

The width of the

mouth is as wide as the

center points of the

pupils of the eyes.

WIDTH OF MOUTH


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Step 9

The width of the end

of the nose is as wide

as the space between

the eyes.

NOSE WIDTH


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Step 10

The ear placement

is between the eye

line and the noseline.

EARS


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Step 11

The neck begins at

the base of the ear

and slants inwards.

NECK


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Assignment

Draw a self-portrait in pencil starting with the mechanicsof the proportions of a portrait that is rendered in such away that is reflects the real you.

Using the steps in Proportions of a Portrait, lightly drawthe guidelines on your drawing paper.

Using a frontal photocopy of your photo place theproportions of a portrait transparency over the photocopyand noice the variation that must be made in order torender your portrait as your likeness.


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Assignment

Draw your likeness in contour lines. At this point

a teacher / student critique is required. Bringyour artwork and come see me.

Make a copy of this contour drawing and set

aside for a future project.


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Assignment

Shade your portrait using plenty of values to give

you a rich value drawing that includes black andwhite and at least 3 values in between. You

may use a mirror on an easel to check the

values and details of your likeness. At this point

a teacher / student critique is required. Bringyour artwork and come see me.


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Assignment

When you are finished turn in your project for

evaluation with the following:

Teacher Rubric (fill in your name, class period

and the date that you turned in your project.

Self-Assessment (Completing this is included

your final rubric assessment.)


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Assessment

Short AnswerAnswer in complete sentences.

What is Roman Realism and explain how and why

they produced their sculpture busts? (slide 1010 pts)

What is meant by Idealism and Humanism in

relationship to Classical Greek Art? Why did the

Classical Greeks produce the art that they did? Givetwo examples of how the Classical Greeks of Idealism

and Humanism in their sculptures. (slide 930 points)


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Assessment

Draw an oval and place the mechanics (lines) ofthe proportions of a portrait.


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