Culture of the Selfie

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Focusing on the evolution of self-portraiture, this book provides a comprehensive art-historical analysis through various interdisciplinary lenses, including visual studies and media studies. It explores the dynamic relationship between the subject and the viewer in self-portraits, questioning the transparency of self-representation and the hidden narratives behind each selfie. By examining the increasing significance of the 'world behind one's back,' it highlights the ability of selfies to shape reality and self-perception in contemporary visual culture.