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Part 1 (192 Kb)

General: The Archibald Prize and Portraiture
Who was J.F. Archibald?
The Archibald Prize
A Chronology of Events
Controversy and debate
Portraiture as a genre: an overview
Portraiture and the Prize: A selection of quotes 
List of winners 1921 - 2005

Part 2 (104 Kb)

Syllabus Connections: The Archibald Prize and Portraiture
Suggested Case Studies: Years 7-12
Conceptual Framework - The Art-World Web: Years 7-12
Framing the Archibald: Questions for Discussion: Years 7-12
Portraiture: General Strategies: Years K-6
Vocabulary: Portraiture
Artists: Portraiture
References

Part 3 (328 Kb)

Syllabus Connections: 2006 Archibald Prize
Framing the Archibald: Discussion questions and activities K-6 and 7-12
  - Multiples of self
  - Props and accessories
  - Chunky verses smooth
  - Art about art
Analysing the winner
  - Years K-6
  - Visual arts and links with key learning areas
Years 7-12
  - The Frames
  - Conceptual Framework and Practice
Focus works: Discussion questions and activities K-6 and 7-12
  - Ben Quilty Cullen - before and after
  - Craig Ruddy Self-Portrait - IN THE BOX
  - Jiawei Shen This is not a photo
Archibald Prize 06: finalists
 

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