LO: I can explore and analysethe work of Frida Kahlo.

Use the internet to findout six facts about Frida

Kahlo.

Now we have explored and researched the artist behind the artwork, let'sexamine some of the artwork more closely...

We will examine and explore three different artworks produced by Frida K.

What can you see in the image?

What is the first thing you notice about thisperson?

What does the facial expression tell us abouther? Her posture? Her gestures?

Do you think she works? What does she do?

Would you like to meet this person?

Why or why not?

ProcessWhat was the picture made of?

Do you think the artist used sketches, orphotographs or something else?

What materials were used?

What tools may the artist have used?

How long do you think it took to paint it?

How do you think the picture was made?

How do you think the artist started this work?

Have you seen any thing like this before?

Below you will find some vocabulary related todiscussing portraiture. Can you match the word to its

meaning?

a representation of a person or group of people.

the person who is shown in a portrait.

the position of the body.

the place or environment in which the sitter isshown.

the clothing the person in the protrait iswearing.

the things the sitter is holding or issurrounded by.

PortraitGesture

SitterSetting

Attire

Props

Example of how to set out artist study page.

Use the image of the artist and stick this on your sheet. Write the artist's name in an interesting font?Add facts about Frida Kahlo. Add her art to the page and comment on the mood andprocesses of each picture.Remember to think about your presentation and layout!

Task

Now, let's reflect and share!Leave your sheet on your desk. Then, ealk aroun d the room and look at each

individual heet. Look carefully at how each artist in the room has presented theirpage. What ideas would you magpie?

Artist and their workWhich artist have you explored today?

What are your opinions of her artwork and how does it influence orinspire you?

What did you learn about the way the artists used materials andtechniques to commonuicate their ideas?