Comparison of Selfies and Self-Portraits

What is the most common device used to take selfies?

• Smartphone

• Digital camera

• Tablet

• Laptop

In what ways do selfies serve as a means to document daily life and connect with others?

What is the focus of selfies?

• Capturing a moment or a mood

• Capturing professional photographs

• Capturing landscapes

• Capturing historical events

Both forms of self-representation have become an integral part of modern visual culture, reflecting the way individuals see themselves and how they want to be seen by others. Selfies and self-portraits are forms of (a)  

What are some elements that artists consider when composing self-portraits?

• Color palette

• Facial expression

• Lighting

• Composition