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Narrative
For me, the line is very fuzzy. Most important to the work is that the artist has fleshed out a narrative of the individual. If there is no story to tell, there is no point for the viewer to look at the painting. Essential is an emotional connection to the piece. We're not in the realm of abstract "decorative" painting. We are painting a moment in the complex narrative of the figure. And this narrative does not have to include a full-frontal image of the face.
Other thoughts?
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