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Who is Albrecht Dürer?

Albrecht Dürer was a German painter and printmaker known for his self-

100

What did Van Gogh cut off?

Van Gogh cut off a piece of his ear.

100

n what century did Dürer live?

Albrecht Dürer lived in the 15th and 16th centuries (1471-1528).

100

Describe Dürer’s clothing.

Dürer’s clothing in his self-portrait was expensive and Italian in style, indicating his wealth.

100

What materials did artists use for self-portraits?

Artists used materials like oil paints, canvas, and wood for self-portraits.

200

What did Rembrandt create?

Rembrandt created nearly 100 self-portraits throughout his life.

200

What is the year of Dürer's self-portrait?

 The year of Dürer's self-portrait is 1500.

200

What was Rembrandt's nationality?

Rembrandt was Dutch (from the Netherlands).

200

How many self-portraits did Rembrandt create?

Rembrandt created nearly 100 self-portraits.

200

What is an example of a self-portrait style?

An example of a self-portrait style is the dramatic, emotional portrayal seen in Rembrandt's works.

300

What is a self-portrait?  

A self-portrait is an artistic representation of oneself, created by the artist

300

What is one emotion Ducreux expressed?

Ducreux expressed emotions like humor and playfulness in his self-portraits.

300

Name one reason artists created self-portraits.

Artists created self-portraits to showcase their identity and skills or to gain social status.

300

What mood did Van Gogh convey?

Van Gogh conveyed a mood of seriousness and introspection in his self-portrait with a bandaged ear.

300

How does a self-portrait reflect the artist? Answer: A self-portrait reflects the artist's identity, emotions, and sometimes their social status.

A self-portrait reflects the artist's identity, emotions, and sometimes their social status.

400

Who is Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun?

 Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun was a French painter known for her self-portraits and portraits of royalty.

400

Describe Van Gogh's style.

 Van Gogh's style is characterized by bold colors and thick brushstrokes.

400

What did Rembrandt's self-portraits show?

Answer: Rembrandt's self-portraits showed his changing appearance and emotional depth over his lifetime.

400

What was unique about Ducreux's style?

Ducreux's style was unique for its informal, playful expressions rather than traditional serious poses.

400

What was Van Gogh's technique called?

 Van Gogh's technique involved a thick application of paint known as impasto.

500

What did Joseph Ducreux do?

 Joseph Ducreux is known for his playful and expressive self-portrait style, including his painting "Self-Portrait, Yawning."

500

How did Vigée Le Brun attract attention?

 Vigée Le Brun attracted attention by showcasing her talent and creating approachable, friendly self-portraits.

500

What did Van Gogh use to paint?

 Van Gogh used oil paints and often applied paint directly from the tube.

500

How did selfies change over time?

 Selfies have evolved from formal self-portraits to casual, spontaneous images shared instantly through digital means.

500

How did self-portraits influence modern selfies?

 Self-portraits influenced modern selfies by encouraging personal expression and authenticity in self-representation.