Portreiture
Portraiture is the art of creating portraits, which are representations of a particular person or animal. Portraits can be done with various mediums, such as painting, photography, sculpture, etc. Portraits can have different purposes, such as recording the appearance, showing the personality, expressing the emotion, or celebrating the status of the subject. Portraits can also be realistic or abstract, depending on the style and intention of the artist. Portraiture is a very old and diverse art form, that has been practiced since ancient times in different cultures and regions.