A portrait is a representation of a person, usually depicting their face and expression, created through various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, or photography.
Imagine taking a close-up photograph of someone's face. Just like that photo captures their features and emotions, a portrait does the same but with artistic techniques and mediums.
Bust: A type of portrait that focuses on the head, neck, and sometimes shoulders of the subject.
Profile Portrait: A depiction of a person from the side view, showing one side of their face.
Group Portrait: An artwork featuring multiple people together in one composition.
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