Self-portrait

society through self portraits. However, these forms of protest expressed through art were not always accepted or praised as well as they are in modern times. There were many women who took a stand within their art against standards placed on women. In the 20th century, self portraits were heavily used as a form of protest by female artists in order to reject societal standards placed on women. Paula Modersohn-Becker was a female artist whose self portraits opened up a new path of self expression of

Self-Portrait with Monkey: By Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait with Monkey made in the year of 1938 by Frida kahlo a Mexican artist who was influence by the traumatizing events that occurred during her early life. Which were physically and psychologically tragic. Frida Kahlo used her personal tragedies to create art. She painted herself because it was what she knew best. Kahlo’s Self-Portrait with Monkey, was made to show a living and soulful being holding her by having his arm around her neck as a form

well known for their self-portraits. The self-portrait is an interesting genre of work. There is a sense of spontaneity. The engagement is greater since the artist has a longer period of time to examine their own face, instead of having limited access. A painter knows their own face the best; in many artists’ work other subjects resemble the artist themselves. Women often portray themselves in their studios at work, evidence of professional accomplishment. Sometimes self-portraits are very truthful

1. "Self-Portrait With Two Pupils" by Adelaide Labille-Guiard in 1785. It was made out of oil on canvas and measures 6'11" by 4'11 1/2." It is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. "Self-Portrait" by Judith Leyster was created in 1635 and made out of oil on canvas. It measures 29 3/8" by 25 5/8." It is located at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. 2. In "Self-Portrait With Two Pupils" Adelaide sits in a green and gold upholstered chair. She looks at the viewer a smile

Self-Portrait with Monkey: By Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait with Monkey made in the year of 1938 by Frida kahlo a Mexican artist who was influence by the traumatized events that occur during her early life. Which were physical and psychological tragic. Frida khalo used her personal tragic to create art and which her saying was that she paint herself because it was what she knew best. Kahlos work was influence by tragic event in which in her portrait Self-Portrait with Monkey, it was made to show a

Each artist is an individual with a unique style, and although these styles can be similar in practice – the individuality of the artist often proves the discriminating factor for a successful artwork. Self-portraits are beneficial when looking at the individuality of the artist as there are two aspects to look at – the artist’s style, and the artist’s view of him/herself. The latter can provide a brief insight into the mental situation of the artist as well as any apparent influencing factors of

Portraits are some of the most common paintings within the art community, as long as people have made art there have been portraits. For the first few thousand years, portraits, whether drawn, painted or sculpted, were typically reserved for those deemed important enough to be honored with a work of art bearing their likeness. This thought still rains true, but the consideration of those named important enough has then shifted. Along with that the meaning of a portrait has changed to become more

chiaroscuro; in addition, his interests in optics and colors could be reflected in his two self-portraits. In Self Portrait I (fig. 1), Poussin stands in front of the of a slab in three-quarter profile. His head slightly leans to the right. He is gazing at the front, seems like there are some ideas are running through his mind. His subtle smile has given a sense of gentleness and relaxation. In this self-portrait, Poussin did not employ any palettes or other art tools as props to indicate his identity

each morning, in the mirror/ his face laid on top of her face” (“Self-Portrait Monet”). While Rembrandt, used the mirror to paint not only himself but his wife as she died, explaining that “then this morning he must paint/ more distantly, self-love abolished to the province/ of the weak, the mirror turned away from him,/the canvas laid out on the stretching board” (“Late Self-Portrait Rembrandt”). The mirror is a representation of self but also speculation on the artist’s mindset and motives. The overall

1. Rembrandt Self Portrait with a Wide-Brimmed Hat 1632 In the Baroque period, artists started to depict themselves as the main subject matter more often. Rembrandt had painted a lot of self-portraits in his entire life. In his self-portrait did in 1632, Rembrandt is the focus and he is dressed fashionably. Like most of the self-portraits in Baroque, he only painted his upper body so his face can be seen clearly. At the age of 26, Rembrandt showed a sense of youth and pride in his gaze. The