Portrétní

Portrétní is a Czech adjective meaning related to a portrait. It is derived from the noun portrét (portrait) and is used to describe works or media that depict a person, usually focusing on the face and upper body. The standard noun for the subject is portrét. In compound expressions, the adjective appears in forms such as portrétní fotografie (portrait photography), portrétní malba (portrait painting), and portrétní kresba (portrait drawing). The term is also used in phrases like autoportrét for a self-portrait, with autoportrét serving as the corresponding noun.

In art history and photography, portrétní works aim to convey likeness, character, mood, or status of the sitter. Conventions vary by period: formal, idealized portraits in earlier eras; candid or studio portraits in modern photography. Techniques include choices of lighting, pose, background, and framing, with emphasis on the subject’s facial features and expression.

In contemporary usage, the word appears in museum catalogs, exhibition wall text, catalog entries, and media labeling to denote portrait-related content. It can describe both traditional portrayals and contemporary media representations, including digital portraits and avatar-like renderings, though the term is most closely associated with images of real people rather than abstract representations.