Take one of each of the handouts at the front (unless you already have them!)

1. Take one of each of the handouts at the front (unless you already have them!)

2. What we will be doing today: • Introduction to self-portraiture • Why study it? • Who has done it? • Upcoming project • How to draw a face

3. Self-Portraiture Monday October 7

4. A BRIEF HISTORY OF SELF-PORTRAITURE Since the invention of the mirror in the 15th century, artists have endeavored to recreate their own image Reasons? an in-depth exploration of the artist’s own psyche or simply because as a model ( the artist is clearly the cheapest and most available!) Nearly every artist, in every medium have attempted this exploration of self.

5. Purpose of Self-Portraiture: Physical Appearance • Artists such as Albrecht Durer created self-portraits to reflect their physical appearance,and to show their great artistic skill

6. Purpose of Self-Portraiture: Psyche • Artists such as Rembrandt and Frida Kahlo used self-portraiture as a form of intense self-study • “they show a complex personality, strong emotions, and a chronicle of circumstances through life” (UMBC)

7. Purpose of self-portraiture: Signature • Some artists like Jan Van Eyck incorporated their own images into their drawings and paintings as a ‘signature’ showing that it was (s)he who created it

9. Purpose of Self-Portraiture: Narrative • Some artists, such as Pablo Picasso, created their self-portraits in a way that intended to show an emotional interpretation of themselves in order to tell their own story.

10. The Metaphorical Self-Portrait Where artists such as Rembrandt and Durer have relied on the realistic self image to portray themselves, artists such as Jackson Pollack have relied on abstract images to convey something deeply personal about themselves (communicating impulsivity and spontaneity)

11. Upcoming Project(s) This project is 2 fold! • You will create your own self-portrait after practicing and studying the elements of self-portraiture • You will write a research essay on a famous artist discussing his/her use of self-portraiture • Due in (about) 3 weeks

12. The Research Essay • You will write a 2 page research essay on a famous artist who used self-portraiture in their art • You will research: • Thesis: How did this artist use self-portraiture (type) and what did the artist hope to communicate through self-portraiture • Who was this artist? • Describe their art/medium • Describe the artist’s contribution to the field of self-portraiture

13. Artists to Choose From: • Rembrandt • Van Gogh • Albrecht Durer • Frida Kahlo • Jan Van Eyck • Pablo Picasso • Jackson Pollack

14. The Practical: Your Self-Portrait • You will create your own self-portrait • You will draw yourself in a particular context • You will choose one of the purposes we have discussed and will draw yourself in that way (in proportion!.... No cubism, only realism for this project) • See project criteria for further expectations.