A Study Of Self-cognition In Self-portraits

"I describe myself in this way",Durer’s motto on the self-portrait explains the self revealed in the self-portrait,at the same time reveals the active role of self-cognition in the creation of self-portrait,and reflects Durer’s representativeness in the field of self-portrait and self-expression.Since the emergence of self-portraits yearning for salvation in the religious context in the Middle Ages,the history of the intuitive expression of self-cognition in self-portraits began.During the Renaissance,self-portrait finally broke away from the shackles that painting only served religion.At the same time,artists also began to run for their own social status,and Durer played an extremely important role in promoting it.Since then,the floodgates of self-expression have been completely opened,and later,more open and diverse forms of self-portrait bearing self-cognition have evolved.Specifically speaking of Durer’s role in it,that is,Durer integrated Italian Renaissance style with German traditional painting,taking their own advantages,promoted German painting to a new historical status,and promoted the social status of German artists with his self-portrait works with strong personality,especially Munich Self-Portrait,and the social impact of his theoretical research.He has shaped the image of an innovative "divine artist".The three sketches of Durer’s self-portraits focus on Durer’s teenage years,reflecting the inner state of self facing choices.The three oil paintings of self-portraits,all made in the prime of life,fully present the process of Durer’s self-confirmation step by step.And the three hidden self-portraits let us see Durer’s skills,artistic ideas and philosophical ideas have been extremely mature.Through the self-portrait of Durer’s life and the analysis of the self Durer wanted to express,we can see the whole process of a star rising and shining.