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2. Subject: This artwork depicts many of Mexico’s famous historical figures from 400 years worth of history. Viewers are able to see historical personages such as Hernan Cortes, Sor Juana, and Porfirio Diaz. Famous artists such as Frida Kahlo, Jose Guadalupe Posada, and even Rivera himself can be seen in the center of the painting. A skeleton figure, known by the name Dame Catrina, is also seen in the center holding on to both Rivera and Posada.
3. Iconography: Frida Kahlo can be seen holding a yin yang symbol in one hand, which can represent that Kahlo and Rivera compliment each other, like yin and yang. Kahlo is also depicted with her other hand on young Diego Rivera’s shoulder, showing the mother-son relationship between
2. Subject: This artwork depicts many of Mexico’s famous historical figures from 400 years worth of history. Viewers are able to see historical personages such as Hernan Cortes, Sor Juana, and Porfirio Diaz. Famous artists such as Frida Kahlo, Jose Guadalupe Posada, and even Rivera himself can be seen in the center of the painting. A skeleton figure, known by the name Dame Catrina, is also seen in the center holding on to both Rivera and Posada.
3. Iconography: Frida Kahlo can be seen holding a yin yang symbol in one hand, which can represent that Kahlo and Rivera compliment each other, like yin and yang. Kahlo is also depicted with her other hand on young Diego Rivera’s shoulder, showing the mother-son relationship between