Unit 13 Activity 1

Unit 13 Activity 1: Portraits and the Environment

Look through assorted media, magazines, internet and collect four portrait photographs. The environment should be a key feature in two of the four images. Describe the subject's character in each of the images. what can you see within each image that leads you to these conclusions about the subjects' character.

In this image above, the environment isn't necessarily key in determining the subjects livelihood, but the bar behind the ballerina guides the reader to believe that she is practicing for a recital or performance of some kind because she is dressed so nicely. It is fair to assume that she is an extremely hard worker based on the technique she is showing in this portrait and her grace and elegance.

From this picture the viewer can conclude that the subject is outside on a sunny day. You could say that he lives a humble life and is calmly enjoying the company of the woman beside him. The background doesn't give much insight into where this man is sitting because everything behind him is out of focus. 

This girl has and attitude and she isn't afraid to show it. Even with the towel in her hair, she crosses her arms and gives the camera a knowing smirk. Just like the image above, you can't deduce much about this subjects character from background information, but sometimes the more simple the better! 

This character is clearly a fashion designer or someone who is immersed in the fashion world. The environment behind him looks as if it could be a store or studio with tons of trendy pieces of clothing and his outfit is just an example of his fashion sense.

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