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1Traumaközpont; Karinthy Frigyes Gimnázium, Budapest, Hungary,
Abstract:
The primary aim of this paper is to provide an analysis of the psychological dimensions underlying Vivian Maier's self-portraits. It presents information about the life and relationships of the artist, who lived as a nanny and left behind a photographic oeuvre that has remained unknown for years, as well as the impressions that those who knew her formed of her, and the role of photography in Maier's life. This is followed by an examination of the self-portraits, both in terms of the content and the underlying psychological processes that are thought to be behind them. In addition to psychodynamic interpretation, theories and concepts from existential psychology will provide a framework. By exploring the psychological contexts embedded in the images, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of Vivian Maier as an artist and as a person.
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