Art Lecture Notes: Portraiture, Self-Portrait, and Time References

Vocabulary flashcards covering references to the French Revolution, portraiture, self-portrait, presence in art, and the idea of time within artworks.

French Revolution

A historical upheaval in France (1789–1799) that transformed politics and society, often referenced in art as a period of radical change.

Portraiture

The artistic genre focused on depicting a person, emphasizing likeness, appearance, and often status or character.

Self-portrait

A portrait created by the artist of themselves, revealing the artist's self-perception and identity.

Being (in portraiture)

The sense of a sitter's existence or inner life captured in a portrait, going beyond mere physical appearance.

Temporal context in art

The time period the work engages with or represents, shaping its meaning and interpretation.