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Cult of the Self

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

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Exploring the Historical Roots of Self-Obsession

This chapter explores the historical and cultural development of self-obsession from the Renaissance, particularly through the lens of Albrecht Dürer's artwork. It connects self-portraiture to modern concepts of selfies, while examining the impacts of contemporary societal pressures on identity and self-creation.

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