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Leaders of the past depicted in art. Social Power Characteristics and Portrayal Lesson. Think of leaders from the past. Government leaders Religious figures Coaches Military commanders and ???????.
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Leaders of the past depicted in art Social Power Characteristics and Portrayal Lesson
Think of leaders from the past • Government leaders • Religious figures • Coaches • Military commanders • and ??????? • Throughout time, artists depicted “leadership” qualities through facial expression, pose, clothing, setting, and other characteristics.
Let’s look at past portraits for leadership clues. • Find any attributes that you included in your definition of leadership. Or perhaps the artist worked to depict the individual’s “greatness” with symbols, confident pose, and grand setting? Or? *Physical appearance is also a personal characteristic of leaders.
Augustus of Prima Porta Augustus Caesar displays classic “imperial pose with lifted right hand indicating speaking to an audience
George Washington Note outstretched hand indicating offer of peace and hand holding a weapon of possible use along with opulent surroundings
Napoleon Bonaparte The right hand holds Charlemagne’s scepter and his left hold “justice“
Pope Paul III Notice the ceremonial outfit with intricate embroidery and also what is in his hand
Queen Elizabeth I Check out the crown and the “world” she has under her hand!