Practice Contemporary Self-Portraiture (Evolving Notions of Identity) - 2.1.3 | Unit 1: The Expressive Self – Identity, Emotion, and Personal Narrative | IB MYP Grade 9 Visual Arts
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2.1.3 - Contemporary Self-Portraiture (Evolving Notions of Identity)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define self-portraiture.

💡 Hint: Consider its focus on the artist's own representation.

Question 2

Easy

Who is Kehinde Wiley?

💡 Hint: Think about who he features in his portraits.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What term describes the portrayal of the artist’s own image?

  • Identity
  • Self-Portraiture
  • Culture

💡 Hint: Focus on what the artist is representing.

Question 2

Cindy Sherman uses photography to explore:

  • Historical accuracy
  • Constructed identities
  • Realism

💡 Hint: Think about her various roles in her work.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assess how cultural backgrounds can influence the artist’s choice of subject matter and representation in self-portraiture. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Think about artists who bridge traditional and contemporary perspectives.

Question 2

Critique the role of performance in self-identity representation. How does this impact audience interpretation?

💡 Hint: Think about intimate performances that challenge or affirm societal norms.

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