Portraiture and Art Techniques
Investigate a variety of drawing materials. Find out about how to draw your self-portrait. See how to draw in perspective. Discover why people dress up for their portraits.
Interviews with artists and sitters
Explore how contemporary portraits were realised through interviews with artists and sitters, talking about the portrait process.
SEN/Access
Exploring Elizabeth I
Every picture tells a story
Picture descriptions
Making portraits trail
SEN Resources Boxes for self- led visits
History
Discover more about our collection and learn to read portraits as historical evidence.
Teachers' Resources
Explore teachers resources for both Primary and Secondary education and use our portraits to broaden your teaching of art, maths and history.
BP Portrait Award: Next Generation
A project inspiring 14-19-year-olds about portraiture, with opportunities for them to meet and gain insights from past BP Portrait Award artists and share their own artwork.
The Road to 2012
Explore the journey towards the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and get involved.Creative Careers
Go behind the scenes of an exhibition and get inspiration, ideas, skills and practical experience about working in museums and galleries.Keep in touch
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Related resources
WebQuests: Interactive resources for schools from nine national museums. New Henry VIII webquest for KS3
