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August 27, 2025The British Journal of Aesthetics

What Is a Portrait? A Functionalist Account

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FWFrédéric Wecker

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Implication

Proposes a functionalist definition of portraits to enhance understanding in representation, implying deeper connections in depiction theory.

Key Points

  • Defines portrait as a singular representation with an assigned function, aiming to deepen viewer understanding.
  • This definition emphasizes the link between portraiture and depiction, addressing gaps in previous theories.
  • Explores theoretical frameworks established by Antonia Phillips and Dominic Lopes to ground the concept of portraiture.
  • Highlights the need for a coherent definition to progress aesthetic discussions in portrait theory.

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Frédéric Wecker (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69254f9ec0ce034ddc35a262https://doi.org/10.1093/aesthj/ayaf041
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