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How to Read a Portrait: Expression, Gaze, and What Hands Say
Art Appreciation
·9 min read

How to Read a Portrait: Expression, Gaze, and What Hands Say

Learn how to read a portrait deeply by analysing gaze, expression, hands, posture, and setting. From Rembrandt and Holbein to Sargent and contemporary practice, discover how portraitists encode character, status, and psychology into a single image.

How to Read Symbolism in Art: A Practical Guide
Art Appreciation
·9 min read

How to Read Symbolism in Art: A Practical Guide

Learn how to decode symbols in paintings and sculptures with confidence. From Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait to Dutch still life vanitas, this practical guide teaches you how artists use objects, colours, and gestures to carry hidden meanings.