Self-Portraits in Art History

Before photography was invented, how did people who could afford it get pictures of themselves?

• They hired an artist to paint their portrait.

• They took photographs with a camera.

• They drew pictures of themselves.

• They asked a friend to draw them.

What did self-portraits allow people to learn about the artist?

• The artist's favorite color.

• The clothing of a particular time, art material and styles, and details about the artist's life.

• The artist's family and friends.

• The artist's favorite places to visit.

What did Vincent van Gogh do that is mentioned as a notable action related to self-portraits?

• He painted a self-portrait with a bandaged ear.

• He cut off a piece of his ear and gave it to a woman as a 'gift'.

• He painted himself with a sunflower.

• He created a self-portrait every year.

What technique did Rembrandt use to create images of himself?

• He used a camera to take selfies.

• He sculpted his own bust.

• He etched his own reflection.

• He hired another artist to paint him.

What was Albrecht Dürer's age when he painted his self-portrait that announced he was rich and grand?

• 25

• 26

• 27

• 30

What did Albrecht Dürer's admirers do after his death to remember him?

• They wrote his biography

• They collected his self-portraits

• They cut locks of his hair

• They created a statue in his honor

How many self-portraits did Rembrandt van Rijn create throughout his life?

• Nearly 50

• Nearly 100

• Nearly 150

• Nearly 200

Over how many years did Rembrandt van Rijn's self-portraits span?

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

• 60 years

What did Rembrandt van Rijn strip away in his last self-portrait at age 63?

• His usual background

• The fancy dress

• His painting style

• His theatrical poses

What did Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun want to achieve with her self-portraits?

• To document historical events

• To attract attention and win people's hearts

• To demonstrate technical painting skills only

• To create a portfolio for job applications