Assignment #2 Part 2: Self portraits

 

Part 2: Self Portraits:

Research on a photographer that has made a series of self-portraits:

Robert Mapplethorpe:

American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is most commonly known for his black-and-white photos and self-portraits which are deeply strong, powerful and moving along with the fact that he disregards the classic convention of beauty. He takes erotic photos which include things such as nudity and sex as a way to shock people when they see his photos. He clearly made sure to make his photos intriguing and he pushed many boundaries. His use of light and props elevate his photos and make them extraordinary rather than mundane. I have selected the following photos as they are intriguing and exciting to look at. His photos truly excite and shock those who are fortunate enough to look at them. 

 

https://www.theartstory.org/artist/mapplethorpe-robert/#:~:text=He%20is%20best%20known%20as,composition%2C%20and%20secondarily%20through%20content.

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/robert-mapplethorpe-11413/photographs-robert-mapplethorpe

https://www.ssense.com/en-us/editorial/culture/robert-mapplethorpes-violent-light