Group of Portraits
Definition
This term refers to artworks that depict multiple individuals, often in a single composition, where the relationships between the figures and their collective identity are emphasized, exploring themes of community, family, or social hierarchy, commonly found in historical and contemporary portraiture.
History
Group portraits have been an important genre in art, particularly in the context of historical and royal portraiture, where artists depict multiple figures to convey social relationships, power dynamics, and the collective identity of a family, court, or community. In contemporary art, group portraits often explore themes of identity, diversity, and social connections.
Notable Examples
Diego Velázquez
Las Meninas, 1656
Frida Kahlo
The Two Fridas, 1939
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Diego Velázquez, whose Las Meninas is a complex group portrait that plays with perspective and the relationships between the figures, and Frida Kahlo, whose dual self-portrait explores her divided identity and cultural heritage.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the careful arrangement of multiple figures within a composition, often with a focus on creating a sense of balance, interaction, and narrative. Artists may use painting, photography, or digital media to create group portraits, often exploring the connections between the figures and the collective meaning of the group as a whole.
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