Geraldo Rivera

This painting “is symbolic of the artist's pain during her divorce from [Diego] Rivera and the subsequent transitioning of her constructed identity” (Frida Kahlo Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works). The cause of this divorce was that Rivera had several affairs which made Kahlo suffer emotionally. After their divorce, Kahlo painted this self-portrait, in which she depicts her German and Mexican nationalities…

who had a very troubling life. She is known for painting about her physical appearance without making herself more beautiful and about very personal matters. During her life she had many health problems and was married twice to the same man, Diego Rivera. Her art was influenced by her beliefs; therefore, she would paint about her personal problems and her political ideas. Along with that her paintings are reflecting her personal issues and, they are also deeply connected to Mexico. For this…

Frida Kahlo was born on July 6th, 1907 in Mexico. Although she had dreams of becoming an intelligent young doctor, she turned to painting after a traumatic accident that left her damaged both physically and mentally. Her paintings, with their deep and riveting meanings, were left even after her death to enter the lives of those who had not yet seen them. She was, and still is seen today, one of the greatest painters in all of the spanish and english culture. Frida grew up in her family home with…

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo was born July 6, 1907 in Coyoacan, Mexico. She was famous for painting. Some of her most famous paintings were, still life with parrot and fruit, thinking about death, and many many more. Diego rivera was born December 8, 1886 in Guanajuato, Mexico. She was also a famous muralist. Some of Diego's famous murals were, Man at the crossroads, The flower carrier, the history of Mexico, and much, much more Frida and Diego were married December 8, 1940.…

The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as La Casa Azul, is located in the center of Coyoacan, an old and picturesque neighborhood in the south of Mexico City. La Casa Azul is the place where the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was born, lived and died, becoming a Museum in 1958, four years after her death. Today is one of the most visited museums in Mexico City at national and international level. Each month receives about 25,000 visitors, 45% of them foreign. Frida Kahlo is the most famous…

accident. Her full body cast left her completely immobilized and isolated, and so her art became a dominant part of her life, she once said "I paint myself because I am often alone and I am the subject I know best" Kahlo became involved with Diego Rivera in 1928 first as a partnership but later their relationship became much more intimate. They married in 1929 despite the disapproval of Frida’s parents, and were given the nicknames the Elephant and the Dove in regards to their difference in…

José Chávez Morado, born in 1909, was one of the greatest 20th century Mexican muralists, focused on political and social factors of the Mexican revolution and embraced his heritage much like Dr. Atl had. He was the last of one of the greatest 20th century muralists, who greatly influenced Mexican styled art, this paper will discuss his life journey, accomplishments, and two of his great works/murals. The purpose of this is to gain insight on one of the 20th centuries greatest artists, and…

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who was best known for the self-portraiture work which she created during her career (Fridakahlo.org, 2014). Early on in her life it was her ambition not to become a painter but rather a doctor. This ambition was however quashed when at the age of 18 the bus she and her boyfriend were traveling on was struck by a tram. As a result of this horrific accident Frida Kahlo had to spend one year in a hospital bed, recovering from the massive injuries to her body. Over…

An artist’s world experience in life can be a major influence on how they create and develop their artworks. Frida Kahlo (born 1907, died 1954), Gordon Bennett (born Australia 1955) and Edvard Munch’s (born in 1863, died 1944, Ådalsbruk, Norway) are all famous artists from different times of the era who express their worlds from all display their extreme experiences and journeys in life throughout their artwork. Frida Kahlo's artwork 'The Miscarriage' made in 1932 displays Kahlo's experience…

Kahlo was deeply influenced by indigenous Mexican culture, which is apparent in her use of bright colors and dramatic symbolism. She frequently included the symbolic monkey. In Mexican mythology, monkeys are symbols of lust, yet Kahlo portrayed them as tender and protective symbols. Christian and Jewish themes are often depicted in her work. She combined elements of the classic religious Mexican tradition with surrealist renderings. Kahlo's first self-portrait was Self-Portrait in a Velvet Dress…