Many contemporary artists use themselves as the central figure in their work. Compare Carrie Mae Weems’s appearance in ""Untitled (Woman and Daughter with Makeup)"" with other self-portraits you have studied (for example Ana Mendieta’s Silhueta series (3.10.4) or Cindy Sherman’s Untitled Film Stills series (4.10.5). What are some of the reasons an artist makes self-portraits? What role does the artist play in each series? Consider both form and content in your answer.
