Self-portrait

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/self-portrait

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the artistic mediums employed?Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and other visual arts
2. What is the catalyst for popularity?Improved mirror technology and the development of panel painting techniques
3. Why did artists start making self-portraits in the 1400s?Artists began making self-portraits more often in the mid‑1400s because mirrors became clearer and easier to use, and panel painting gave them a good surface to work on.
4. How did self-portraits help artists get more work?A self‑portrait can act like a portfolio. It shows clients how good the artist is and can help them get new jobs.

Humanism: An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that emphasized human potential and achievements.
Oeuvre: The complete body of works produced by an artist.
Psychological Narrative: A story or depiction that focuses on the inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations of a person.