What are 2 similarities and 2 differences between a selfie and an self- portrait painting/drawing? What purpose did self- portraits serve in art history?

(If your talking about a selfie like for a picture) A selfie is photography and does not usually require other elements such as rhythm or harmonizing.

A painting or drawing of a self- portrait uses elements such as the two listed above. Other times, they have a certain style that can only be shown through those mediums to show self expression.

They are alike by showing self expression of emotion.

The purpose of self-portraits in art history convey the artists current emotion. We can all learn from these portraits to show how we express ourselves. Overtime, the portraits influenced other artists.

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