Who Am I? Self-Portraiture as a Means of Self-Exploration and Expression of Identity
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Authors
Hilderbrand, Harmony M.
Issue Date
2010
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Thesis
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en_US
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Using visual and written narrative, I relate my own journey of self-discovery
while exploring the use of self-portraiture in the arts. Self-portraiture is an important
method through which artists express their personalities, beliefs, and ideas. My research
begins by examining the history of self-portraiture – how other artists participate in
self-portraiture and how their self-portraiture relates to their identity. I then examine my
identity as it has formed through my personal history by reflecting on my childhood,
adolescence, and college life. I also explore my interest in identity as it has emerged
throughout my life and in my artwork. My project concludes with an exhibit of twelve
self-portraits that explore facets of my identity.
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