PORTRAITURE AS A GENRE OF PAINTING

Abstract

The ability to accurately depict complex shapes of the human head is based on the practice of drawing realistic objects. This involves drawing a plaster cross-sectional pattern of the head by self-depicting the ancient parts of David's head (eyes, nose, lips, ears) made of plaster, and then the samples of plaster heads of antiquity; This is done through self-portrait exercises such as Apollo, Venus, Diadumen, and Homer.