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Week 12 Discussion Board_Worlds of Art

Week 12 Discussion Board_Worlds of Art

Q This week's discussion board is on self portraiture, with examples from the Americas.

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Both the paintings are wonderful self-portraits capturing the very essence of both art and culture. The first portrait shows the painter presenting a contrast between the past, her traditions, and the present, which has been exploited by human developments. The second portrait attempts to create a buffering zone with the intention of invoking both the good and the evil, so that he can attain his powers. Both paintings have different meanings and portray separate messages,