Course Overview: This course explores the intersection of portraiture and textual elements in art and literature. Students will examine historical and contemporary practices of integrating text with visual representations of people, understanding the impact and significance of this interplay.

Course Objectives:

1. To understand the historical context and evolution of portraiture.
2. To analyze the role of text in enhancing and transforming portraiture.
3. To develop skills in creating artworks that integrate portrait and text.
4. To critique and interpret works that combine portraiture and text from diverse perspectives.