Download Exploring Identity through Art: A Study of Frida Kahlo's Self-Portraits and more Schemes and Mind Maps Medicine in PDF only on Docsity! Hello! Please get out a sheet of lined paper and a pen or pencil. You are going to do a writing assignment today. Who are You? • How does your relationship with friends and family affect your identity? • What values do you think you have that impact your identity? How so? • How do artists portray their identity? • Has your identity changed or evolved over time? In what ways? Homework: • Write a paragraph (5-6 sentences) answering the question: • Who are you and what do you stand for? Welcome! Please place your homework in the turn in box (make sure your name is on it.) Get out your sketchbook and a pen or pencil. We are going to take some notes today. • Prior to the accident, Kahlo’s interests were in medicine. • Because of her long recovery time she took up painting. "I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best." Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress 1926 Development of Style and Influences • Self-portraits were her primary focus. • Because of the bus accident, it was impossible for her to have her own children. Many of her works depict reproductive failure. Henry Ford Hospital 1932 • Influenced by fellow artist and (off-and- on husband) Diego Rivera. • Influenced by indigenous, Mexican culture: bright colors, symbolism, primitive style. Self Portrait 1940 Self Portrait with Bonito 1941 Frida Kahlo did not initially plan on becoming on artist, but what elements and/or principles is she demonstrating? Little Deer 1946 Interpret what you believe Frida Kahlo was trying to say with this artwork. Frida Kahlo, Tree of Hope, Remain Strong 1946 Break down this artwork. What is Frida Kahlo depicting? Objective: • Using one or more art media of your choice, you will create a self-portrait. • Your portrait may be realistic, abstract, or non- objective. • You will develop your own set of criteria that I will use to grade your final artwork. • You will write an artist statement to accompany your self-portrait. Realistic Abstract Non-Objective Types of Self-Portraits Criteria: Homework for MONDAY • For this project you will be required to develop your own set of criteria. For the past two years, I have graded your artwork based on a set of criteria that I have developed, now it is your turn. Your final grade will be based on 5 criteria, 4 of which you will choose or create. • Answer the questions for homework. I will collect these on Monday.
