I found some portraits and looked into whether the status of the person is shown through the objects used, and what other symbols have been included as well and to what effect.
In the photo of Beyonce from the promotional poster for the Miss Carter tour, she is shown to have lots of status - which is especially shown through the use of jewels and gold in her costume and on her. Furthermore even in the background the status and regal tone is shown, through the gold throne, fur throw and gold cushions. As in some portraits of Elizabeth I, Beyonce is shown with a crown and sceptre- both of which are symbols of monarchy and status. However as this was a promotional poster for the tour, this was all done for the effect of making Beyonce out as a Queen, thus creating this character for her that has high status.
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| Found here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/318559373613302645/ visited 20/10/15 |
In the portrait of Vivienne Westwood, she is shown to have status through the use of jewels and pearls adorning her hair and around her neck. These are typical symbols of wealth and are used time and time again in portraiture. However in Elizabethan times the pearls would be used to signify virginity, and I think in this instance they are being used to show wealth and power instead.
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| Found here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/367817494543780456/ visited 20/10/15 |
A different portrait is the one of the two Princes. Although it does show their titles and status, through their military uniform and commendations, it is a much more relaxed portrait in comparison to the two previous. The other two portraits show the subjects in very 'wooden' positions, whereas the portrait of the Princes seems to be a lot more relaxed- as if someone has just taken a photograph of them sitting down and talking together. In typical painted portraits (especially of Royalty) they would be placed in 'wooden' positions that make the image seem like a painting, however as this one seems to be more 'picture-like' in composition it makes the picture almost come to life. Furthermore by painting them in this way, it makes them seem more accessible to the people, so that they may have their titles but they are still 'normal' people as well.
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| Found here: http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2013/jan/11/kate-middleton-best-worst-royal-portraits#img-3 visited: 20/10/15 |
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