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The Amazing Face: A 14-day dive into portraiture

How is a portrait created? What makes one great? How exactly does this genre of art convey character and personality? Learn about some inspiring Australians and discover how portraiture works through text, video and audio, alongside activities to boost your creativity and resourcefulness.

This free introduction to portraiture from the National Portrait Gallery features 14 modules designed to banish boredom, manifest mindfulness, and conjure creativity!

Until 31 December 2020

Free

Image caption: Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz (detail), 1983 Harold Thornton. © Estate of Harold Thornton