THEPATRICIAN CARRYING BUSTS

The Patrician and His Busts

Technique - VerismVerism is shown in all 3 figures:• Baldness - ‘father’s’ hair is brushed forward.• Sunken Cheeks• Sizable Ears• Bulbous noses• Bags under eyes.• Wrinkles (esp. G/father’s neck)

Why Verism?Verism shows the figure as they actually were. It was thought that it emphasised the experience, wisdom and authority of the subject to portray them in this way.

Other points to note:

• The mood of the statue is…

• Realism is also achieved in…

NCEA 2004Question:

Why has the sculptor included a palm trunk in this art work?

Correct Answer:

To provide structural support for the bust in the patrician’s right hand.

Actual Incorrect Answers:

• He may have owned a palm tree plantation

• His family came from the tropics

• It shows his heritage linked to Africa (??)

• He likes pineapples!!!!