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Introduction

 

Over the course of the next three days, you will use the pages (in order) to

the left to work your way toward an understanding of Frida Kahlo's life

and work. As you look at Frida Kahlo's art, reflect on your own emotional

reaction as well as what you already know about her life experiences and

cultural identity. Although you have yet to learn about her life, let's

practice. Look at the painting below, titled "Self Portrait with Monkeys".

Consider the following questions:

 

 

1. What do you assume about the artist's cultural origin?

2. What emotion is expressed in her face?

3. What are some elements of the painting about which you have

questions?

 

Now, turn and share your thoughts in groups of three or four. Listen and

take notes on the ideas you hear.

 

Once you are finished discussing (about 5-10 minutes), move on to page 2

Task.

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Task

 

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican painter who was best known for

her self-portraits. During her life she suffered many tragedies, traveled

and experienced other cultures, and endured a tumultuous marriage with

Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. Her art reflected these experiences and

expressed her cultural identity. As you explore and learn about her life

and a few of her works, you'll choose from the following list of activity

options, in which you'll demonstrate what you've learned about Frida.

 

Prompt: How did Frida's life experiences and cultural identity shape her

as an artist?

Podcast

Video newscast presenting a synthesis of what you've learned from

the works you've explored

Formal essay or informative report

 

 

Imagine that you're going to paint a self-portrait. You want it to include

elements that reflect your cultural identity and any relevant experiences in

your life that have had a great influence on who you are. On the white

sheets of paper on the walls of the classroom, create your self portrait. Be

sure to give it a title and be ready to explain it to the class. Take about

10-15 minutes to do this.

Now that you understand what this lesson is about, move on to page 3 Process.

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Process

 

Now you will read hereabout Frida's life and it's influence on her work. As

you read, consider the following questions, which you'll answer once

you're done. Write a well-developed paragraph for each question.

 

1. Why did Frida celebrate her birthday in 1910 instead of 1907? If you

were to choose a birthday for the same reason, which would you

choose and why?

2. Explain Frida's maternal struggle and her regard for Diego as her

"baby". Look at her painting "The Love Embrace". Read the article

"Frida Kahlo's Final Secret Revealed". Write a brief response to Frida

from the perspective of her physician, Dr. Leo Eloesser. Consider

what you want to express to her, considering the pain she expressed

to you in her own letters.

3. How did Frida treat her husband? How did he treat her? How did

she regard animals, children and her students? Use your own words

to describe her attitude toward the world and those around her.

 

Now that you're familiar with her life, explore Frida's drawing "The

Accident" here.Move the cursor over the drawing to explore the different

parts that make it up. Then, watch the accident scene from the film

"Frida" here.Consider the following question.

 

1. Having no previous experience with painting, what prompted Frida

to start? Think back on your own life. Was there any event that you

can imagine having inspired to you paint about it, either positive or

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negative?

 

 

Click here to explore Kahlo's painting "Self-Portrait on the Bordeline

Between Mexico and the United States". Here, Frida is represented toeing

the line between the U.S. and Mexico, ancient culture and modernization,

restraint and rebellion, life and death. Look at how she depicts the two

flags. Write down some notes comparing these depictions and how they

reflect her experiences in the United States.

Now click here to read about "Self Portrait with Monkey". Reflect on the

following question.

Why does Frida paint such serious self-portraits? What was your facial

expression in your own self portrait? Why did you choose that expression?

You're finally ready for one of her most famous paintings, "The Two

Fridas"

1. Have you ever felt like you are two different people? Perhaps the one

that others see and the one that you keep concealed from others?

2. How do you compare the theme of dichotomy in this painting and

that of "Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the

United States"?

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Evaluation

The following rubric will be used to assess your project.

Rubric

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Conclusion

Now that you've finished this and your project, please reflect on the

process and your personal learning experience. Just take a few moments to

answer each question with thoughtful responses.

 

1. Which was your favorite Frida Kahlo painting and why?

2. What was the most challenging part of this webquest? Why?

3. Is there another type of project you would have liked to have done? If so, what would it be?

4. What did you learn about yourself during this lesson?

Yahoo! You've finished!!

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Frida Kahlo Webquest

Big question: How did Frida's life experiences and cultural identity shape

her as an artist?

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