Exploring Selfies and Self-Portraits

Which organization chose 'selfie' as the word of the year for 2013?

• Collins English Dictionary

• Merriam-Webster

• Oxford Dictionaries

• Cambridge Dictionary

Who took the first known selfie in 1920?

• Robert Cornelius

• Ansel Adams

• Dorothea Lange

• Alfred Stieglitz

What was the only way to show ourselves before photographs?

• Using shadow puppetry or silhouettes.

• Through sculpture or carving.

• By writing letters or poetry.

• Through painting or drawing.

How many self-portraits did Van Gogh create?

• 50

• 40

• 35

• 25

What unique self-portrait did Van Gogh draw?

• Self-Portrait with a Pipe

• Self-Portrait at the Café

• Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear

• Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat

What does Leonardo da Vinci's self-portrait convey?

• It depicts a famous battle.

• It conveys introspection, intellect, and the complexity of human emotion.

• It showcases a landscape scene.

• It represents a historical event in art.

Why were self-portraits often drawn by painters?

• To illustrate famous figures

• Self-portraits were often drawn by painters to explore identity, showcase skills, and for self-promotion.

• To depict historical events

• To create landscapes

How do people generally perceive selfies in terms of artistry?

• Selfies are considered purely commercial and lack any artistic value.

• Selfies are generally perceived as a blend of personal expression and varying levels of artistic merit.

• Selfies are only seen as a form of vanity without any deeper meaning.

• Selfies are universally regarded as high art, comparable to classical paintings.

What is the Museum of Selfies located?

• New York, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

• Miami, Florida

What does the Museum of Selfies offer visitors?

• Guided tours of famous art pieces

• Historical artifacts from famous selfies

• Workshops on photography techniques

• Interactive selfie exhibits in themed settings.