Obraz(y) seba samého ako súčasť vizuálneho zobrazenia života
Self-image(s) as a part of the visual representation of life

Summary/Abstract: The formation of self-image is part of being human. Human communication with the surrounding enviroment can occur in various ways. A specific kind of communication is the visual self-image. It is a specific kind of communication characteristic for visual arts and also for a group of young adult participants. This paper, on the theoretical and research levels, focuses on the presentation of young adults' self-image in their visual representations. The aim of the research was to explore self-image through portraiture in photography.The research was conducted not only through an analysis of visual data, i.e. photographs, but also through thematic analysis of the authentic reports given by the participants. The results highlight the self-image of young adults for whom the arts provide a medium for self-expression.

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