When"I"Meet"Myself"—Study of the Art History of Self-Portraiture by Japanese Contemporary Artist Yasumasa Morimura
Japanese artist Yasumasa Morimura(1951-)uses self-portrayal techniques to recreate and reinterpret Western art classics,extending his practice to depictions of popular culture and contemporary figures.From art masterpieces to popular celebrities,whether portraying high culture or popular culture,Morimura transforms these subjects with his unique understanding and approach.This challenges the inherent"to be viewed"nature of art or photography and questions the dominant world order led by Western civilization,offering new perspectives on social relationships and human civilization.This paper aims to outline and study the development trajectory of Morimura's art,suggesting that postwar Japanese art is neither a mere repetition of Western trends nor a passive return to traditional styles.Instead,it seeks the potential for a distinctly modern Japanese art based on an individual philosophical stance.