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Which technique distorts an image so that it appears normal when viewed from a specific angle?
Which technique distorts an image so that it appears normal when viewed from a specific angle?
During which period did European portraiture emphasize the aspect of the sitter's beauty and demeanour?
During which period did European portraiture emphasize the aspect of the sitter's beauty and demeanour?
Which artist attempted to represent the sitter from multiple angles at once during the Cubist period?
Which artist attempted to represent the sitter from multiple angles at once during the Cubist period?
Which style of portraiture does not attempt to depict the subject realistically, but instead uses shapes, colours, and textures to create an abstract representation?
Which style of portraiture does not attempt to depict the subject realistically, but instead uses shapes, colours, and textures to create an abstract representation?
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Which technique did Leonardo da Vinci use to capture the sitter's emotions, thoughts, and experiences?
Which technique did Leonardo da Vinci use to capture the sitter's emotions, thoughts, and experiences?
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Flashcards
Anamorphosis technique
Anamorphosis technique
A technique that distorts an image so it appears normal from a specific angle.
Renaissance portraiture
Renaissance portraiture
Focused on the sitter's beauty and behaviour.
Cubist portrait by Picasso
Cubist portrait by Picasso
Trying to show the sitter from multiple views simultaneously.
Abstract portraiture
Abstract portraiture
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Sfumato technique
Sfumato technique
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Study Notes
Angled Viewing Techniques
- Anamorphosis is a technique that distorts an image so that it appears normal when viewed from a specific angle.
European Portraiture
- During the Renaissance period, European portraiture emphasized the aspect of the sitter's beauty and demeanour.
Cubism
- Pablo Picasso attempted to represent the sitter from multiple angles at once during the Cubist period.
Abstract Portraiture
- Abstract portraiture is a style that does not attempt to depict the subject realistically, instead using shapes, colours, and textures to create an abstract representation.
Leonardo da Vinci's Techniques
- Leonardo da Vinci used sfumato to capture the sitter's emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
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Description
Test your knowledge of portraiture and still life in Grade 8 Visual Arts with this quiz! Learn about anamorphosis, a technique that distorts images, and the art of abstraction in portraiture. Explore the hallmarks of European portraiture during the Renaissance period.
