Date of Award
12-6-2006
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Dr Teresa Ward
Second Advisor
Dr Susan Richmond
Third Advisor
Dr Melody Milbrandt
Abstract
EXPLORING IDENTITY THROUGH SELF-PORTRAITURE by ROSE M BARRON Under the Direction of Dr Melody Milbrandt ABSTRACT 1) Statement of the problem: How can art education help students deconstruct stereotypical imagery and develop meaningful artwork? How can art lessons help students construct positive identity imagery and develop meaningful artwork? 2) Procedures: I field-tested a unit of three lessons based on identity through self-portraiture to help students investigate the topic of identity in relation to personal and cultural sense of self. Student’s artworks, reflections and responses were analyzed. 3) Conclusions: Art lessons can help students construct positive identity and develop positive imagery. Art lessons can help students deconstruct negative stereotypical imagery and develop meaningful imagery. INDEX WORDS: Identity, Portrait, Self-Portrait, Race, Gender, Class, Ethnicity, Contemporary Art Education
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1062144
Recommended Citation
Barron, Rose M., "Exploring Identity through Self-Portraiture." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1062144