Identity includes the beliefs, qualities, and personality traits that are essential to an individual. A person’s identity is shaped by their surroundings, their past, their culture, and many other factors. Using portraits from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery we will examine how portraits convey identity.
In this lesson, you will learn:
❖ How people express their identities through portraiture
❖ How art can capture a person’s identity and personality, as well as their appearance.
❖ How representing different identities can lead to changes in society.
This lesson will take 30–45 minutes to complete.
This lesson can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through independently, with fellow students, or with another adult. The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but is especially geared toward students aged 12 and over.
This lesson plan was created in association with ePublishingPartners and the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery
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