ARTIST PROJECT:FRIDA KAHLO

BY: MICHELE ROZMAN

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Vital statistics

• Born in Mexico 1907

• Died in Mexico 1954

• Gender- Female

• Nationality- Mexican

Personal background

• Was married to husband and painter Diego Rivera

• Polio survivor

• After accident began to paint self portraits and Mexican folk art

Historical events

• One of four daughters

• Father was a Hungarian-Jewish

• Mother was Spanish and Mexican Indian descent

• Was born in Mexican city suburb of Coyoacan.

Influence of the art world

• Artistic movement in Mexico

• Very abstract

• Used her emotions to paint

• Painted her reality not her dreams

• Painted personal experiences

Stylistic traits

• Symbolism

• Bright colors

• Detail

• Using her self

Stylistic trait example art

• Symbolism • Bright colors• Detail • Using her self QuickTime™ and a

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Stylistic trait example art

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My art

• Symbolism • Bright colors• Detail in brush

strokes • Using my self

Conclusion

• Frida Kahlo is an abstract/ Mexican folk artist who paints self portraits of her emotions and pain she has been through.

Reflection

• It was hard to paint in general and try to attempt to paint emotions and have symbolism behind it.

• Strength: being able to paint the face with detail

• Weakness: use of bright colors and creativity