Learning Outcome:

Examine the purpose and role of creating a self-portrait through a look into art history and a self-reflection.

 

RSP Session One: Why do Artists Make Self Portraits?

Essential Question:

As an artist, what is the purpose of creating a self portrait?

Description:

Students will examine artists in history who made self portraits, formulate a hypothesis about why artists create self portraits, and self reflect to imagine how making a self portrait can impact them as an artist

 

Session One Presentation: Why Do Artists Make Self Portraits?

As you view the following presentation, think about how the different artists viewed self portraiture. After the presentation you will participate in a discussion about reasons artists make self portraits.

 

Session One Activity: Discussion Board Post

Follow this link to go to our classroom discussion board to complete RSP1 and RSP2.