Themes in Art

Caricature

A portrait, usually of a well-known person, where the features have been exaggerated for comic effect. Ugly, silly, and extremely popular, especially when used to lampoon those in power.

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Masks of 1831, Honoré Daumier

Masks of 1831 Honoré Daumier, 1832

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Contrapposto, Themes in Art

Contrapposto

Body, language

The Nude in Art, Themes in Art

The Nude in Art

Getting out the skin

Self-portraits, Themes in Art

Self-portraits

The canvas mirror

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