Self-portraits have been made by artists for centuries, but it was not until the mid-1400s, when better quality mirrors became more available, that artists regularly began depicting themselves as the main subjects in their works. Because in them the artist is also the subject, self-portraits highlight the classic conflict between the artist’s desire to produce an accurate representation of the subject and his desire to idealize him. Who are some of the most prolific self-portraitists? Discuss
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