Investigate facial expressions in portraits
I can identify and describe different facial expressions in portraits and their emotional impact.
- Year 5
Investigate facial expressions in portraits
I can identify and describe different facial expressions in portraits and their emotional impact.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Facial expressions convey emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise.
- Artists use facial features to depict different expressions in portraits.
- Portraits can evoke an emotional response from the viewer.
Keywords
Portrait - a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, with an emphasis on the face, personality and attributes of the sitter
Feature - a part of the face like eyes, mouth, or nose
Realistic - a representation of something that is accurate and true to life
Exaggeration - a representation of something that is more extreme or dramatic than it is usually
Common misconception
Only strong emotions can be seen as facial expressions.
Facial expressions can sometimes be subtle or mixed, making them challenging to identify accurately.
Equipment
Mirrors, sketching paper, pencils, rubbers
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are the main features of the face?
Q2.A is an image of a person.
Q3.What is a facial expression?
Q4.In a portrait, what does the mouth often show?
Q5.What is a light source?
Q6.What is an important factor to consider when capturing photographs?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.If someone’s eyes have tears and their mouth is frowning, what might they be showing?
Q2.Which feature is most important for conveying emotion in a facial expression?
Q3.Why might an artist exaggerate facial features in a portrait?
Q4.What does observing someone’s face help us understand?
Q5.Match the emotion to the related facial expression.
