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Portraits returned to the simplicity and elegance of Classical art with a focus on idealization and virtue.

While portraiture was not a focus of Minimalism, when depicted, portraits were simplified to their basic elements with little to no expression.

Portraiture in this movement was less common, but when present, focused more on the emotional or expressive content conveyed through abstract forms.

Portraits were characterized by wildly expressive color, bold brushwork, and a lack of concern for realistic representation.

Portraits became more lifelike, with an emphasis on individualism and the use of perspective.

Portraits were deconstructed into geometric forms, challenging the viewer’s perception of perspective and representation.

Portraiture can vary widely, incorporating diverse styles and mediums, but often focused on themes of identity, representation, and cultural issues.

Portraits often captured the emotional state and the individuality of the subject, sometimes with a focus on the sublime or exotic.

Portraits often explored the unconscious mind with dream-like scenes and irrational juxtapositions.

Portraits were highly stylized and symbolic, often designed to convey the eternal nature of the divine ruler.

Portraiture was realistic and often included details that communicated the subject’s character and accomplishments.

Portraits often incorporated elements from popular culture and media, using bright colors and commercial techniques like silkscreen.

Portraits were light, elegant, and charming, often set in pastoral or romantic settings and included ornamental elements.

Portraits depicted people of all social classes with a focus on everyday life, often conveying the sitter's socio-political status.

Portraits emphasized idealized beauty, harmony, and the pursuit of perfection.

Portraits featured more vivid colors and greater emotional depth, sometimes using symbolic content and unusual color palettes.

Portraits aimed to express the psychological state of the subject, often with distorted forms and striking colors.

Dynamic, dramatic, and often grandiose, portraits often captured the sitter in mid-action, with a strong play of light and shadow.

Portraits were often painted with quick brushstrokes intended to capture the movement and light of the moment.