Art trends come and go, but no matter the era, portraits are a foundational subject for artists.
As far back as 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians were making portraits of their royalty and deities.
Even the invention of photography couldn’t keep artists from depicting faces in their works.
Some of the most iconic 20th-century artists such asPablo PicassoandAndy Warholplayed with portraits to redefine art itself.
There are several reasons why making portraits endures today.
Humans are social by nature, and biologically compelled to find each other endlessly fascinating.
Conveniently, there’s never a dearth of faces to sketch, especially when it comes toself-portraiture.
Faces are universally are complex subject and creating a portrait can feel like a real accomplishment.
Especially with Melissa de Nobrega andMy Modern Met Academy, portraiture is made simple.
By the end of the class, you’ll be excited to get started on your next portrait.
