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Displaying Portraits Where Should I Display Portraiture? When portraiture is used as a
primary design element, it will make the decor of any location you choose
more personalized. Portrait images are appropriate as focal points in both
public and private rooms, so display them where you ,
your family, and your guests willhave the
opportunity to enjoy them every day. Choosing Subject Matter Any art form possesses the
capacity to touch our emotions. Portrait images carry with them an additional
dimension of expression that communicates how we feel about ourselves, our
world, and those closest to us. Selecting a Style What is the decorative intent
of the room in which you are planning to display portraiture? This style will
set the design tone for the portrait and will help in your selection of
clothing and setting. Formal clothing supports the design theme when an
individual portrait or grouping of images are to be
displayed in an elegant environment; casual clothing is appropriate when the portriat is design to complement a more relaxed
atmosphere. and the setting or background for the
portrait should be selectred to sustain the design
concept. Achieving Color Harmony The portrait's overall color
theme should blend with or complement the room's color. Clothing choices and
background elements can add richness to a room's presentation when they are
carefully chosen to support the color scheme. Designing for Impact The placement of portraits in
relation to the room's furnishings is critical when theirpurpose
is to create a dramatic decorative frocal point.
Whether the artwork is the central component of a room concept or an isolated
acdcessory, all of the elements of design-color,
style, compostions, and size- must work together to
complete the decorative statement. Determining Size An appropriately sized portait is one that dominates the space in which it is
hung, but does not appear to crowd that space. When planning an individual
portrait or a collection of images to be hund
together, be sure to establish whether the space lends itself better to a
vertical or a horizontal ocmposition. Selecting the Framing Truly the "finishing
touch" of portraiture, framing must be both complementary to the
image-so as not to distract the viewer's attention from the subject
matter-and an appropriate accent for the room's furnishings. Exploring Creative Possibilities Portrait images present an endless array of decorative
possibilities that are as diverse as the individuals and families they
reflect. Whether displayed in living areas, an entrance hall, bedrooms, or
even in the office, portraiture presents the perfect opportunity to exercise
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