The Self-Portrait: A Cultural History James Hall
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

To get more of The New Yorker's signature mix of politics, culture and the arts: Subscribe Now. Feb 20, 2014 - What distinguishes a selfie from an artist's self-portrait? Heavy on biographical detail, the narrative trail is usually infused with the 'tortured genius' school of art-history. Welcome Sign in | Help | Register. May 31, 2014 - The Self-Portrait: a Cultural History by James Hall, review. The Self-Portrait: A Cultural History review – 'enthralling'. Apr 7, 2006 - They are an elevated branch of cultural tourism - we visit them knowing that each and every thing has been carefully chosen because of its status as a masterpiece. The bearers of Saint Lucia Archeological and Historical Society. Jan 22, 2014 - A hugely popular campaign, MuseumSelfie, adds a curatorial charm to the global trend for self-portraiture. Jul 23, 2009 - Artists may use self-portraits to advertise their skills, practice their craft, explore some inner turmoil or stake a place in history. Permanent exhibition will celebrate the Royal Navy through personal stories and interactive displays. Dec 3, 2013 - If the conversation survives this admission, and I happen to mention that I'm doing a PhD, and I happen to mention that the PhD is in cultural geography, I might make an attempt at explaining how these things are linked. Mar 29, 2014 - The Self-Portrait: A Cultural History. Despite her handicaps she painted prolifically using vibrant colors in a unique style influenced by the indigenous cultures of Mexico and European influences including Realism, Symbolism and Surrealism. Rosy Martin, a photographer and artist working particularly with self-portraiture, is not convinced. Many of her works are self-portraits that symbolically express her own pain and sexuality. May 30, 2014 - Then, it would bear witness to the Saladoid culture, which developed along the Orinoco River (Venezuela) and the north coast of South America, before spreading across the Antillean archipelago, from the 5th century BC on. A photo of a woman taking a photo while laying on grass Russia's State Museum of the History of Religion gave the campaign a lift© twitter.com/Museum_Religion. Mar 7, 2014 - And while we may sniff about triviality and self-promotion and a culture of narcissism, more and more of us are doing it too.