Frida On The Border Of The United States Analysis

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In the painting, Frida on the Border of the United States and Mexico which represent both country on different sides. On the right side you can see skyscrapers and the American flag which represent U.S.A In this picture we can perceive different aspects from both sides of the border. Frida, which standing in the middle of the border represents her heritage as a Mexican however, also as her evolvement in the United States with her paintings. By Frida holding a cigarette in the hand we can tell something about her life in which she was an active smoker. The painting shows how prosperous the United States is in the industrial field but also how rich in culture Mexico is However, we can see the connection between the two countries by having

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