The Two Fridas Analysis

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The artwork was created by Frida Kahlo a Mexican painter most famously known for her self-portraits. The piece reflects Mexican culture. The audience would most likely be those who are interested in self reflection, since the artworks are known for the in depth portrayal of Kahlo herself and aspects of her life. The mode of display is an oil on canvas, with the setting of the piece currently located in the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City. However the work itself portrays "The Two Fridas" with a stormy sky in the background, and the Kahlo's bleeding heart a fundamental symbol of Catholicism as well as being symbolic of Aztec ritual sacrifices, these aspects accentuate Kahlo's personal tribulation and physical pain at the time of the piece.

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