Exploring Personal Identity through Self-Portraiture
Students create self-portraits, focusing on how visual choices communicate aspects of their identity.
Key Questions
- Design a self-portrait that communicates a specific aspect of your identity.
- Critique how different artists have represented themselves across various cultures.
- Explain how stylistic choices in self-portraiture reflect an artist's self-perception.
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