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From photo to portrait drawing
This Art and design video supports teachers in introducing learners to the concept of photorealism through the creation of detailed self-portraits. The lesson explores how portraiture has evolved from traditional painted works to hyper-realistic art that mimics photography. Teachers are guided in supporting learners to use the grid drawing technique to replicate an image with precision, while encouraging individual expression through colour and media choices.
This video is part of Kapow’s Art and design resources, aligned with the Cambridge Primary Art & Design Curriculum Framework (0067). In the Craft and design: Photo opportunity unit, this lesson helps learners refine their observation and drawing skills, while reflecting on the relationship between traditional and digital portraiture.
