Artists have been creating self-portraits since the time of the Renaissance for a variety of reasons:
1. It was pretty cheap to do because they didn't have to pay for a model.. 2. Artists used them to advertise their skill as a painter to potential customers. 3. It was a great way to make sure that people recognized the artist on the street. 4. It gave the artist the opportunity to think more deeply about themselves, their place in the world and their work. SELF-PORTRAITS. What a great place to start the 2015-2016 year. |