This worksheet introduces Cindy Sherman (b. 1954), the American photographer and conceptual artist known for her groundbreaking self-portraits that explore identity, gender roles, representation, and media imagery. In her influential series Untitled Film Stills (1977–1980), Sherman posed as various female archetypes inspired by mid-century cinema, television, and advertising, questioning how women are portrayed and perceived in visual culture. Throughout her career, she has used costumes, mak