Frida Kahlo Flashcards
Who was Frida Kahlo?
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and works inspired by nature and artifacts of Mexico.
What year was Frida Kahlo born?
Frida Kahlo was born in 1907.
What major event in Frida Kahlo’s life occurred when she was 18?
Frida Kahlo was involved in a bus accident that caused severe injuries.
True or False: Frida Kahlo was married to Diego Rivera.
True.
What is a common theme in Frida Kahlo’s artwork?
Identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society.
Fill in the blank: Frida Kahlo’s paintings often include elements of _______.
Mexican folk culture.
Which art movement is Frida Kahlo associated with?
Surrealism.
What is the title of Frida Kahlo’s most famous painting?
The Two Fridas.
What physical condition did Frida Kahlo suffer from throughout her life?
Chronic pain and disability due to her bus accident injuries.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of Frida Kahlo’s style? A) Abstract forms B) Bright colors C) Minimalism
B) Bright colors.
What year did Frida Kahlo die?
Frida Kahlo died in 1954.
True or False: Frida Kahlo’s works were primarily celebrated after her death.
True.
Fill in the blank: Frida Kahlo often incorporated _______ symbolism in her paintings.
Mexican.
What is the significance of the monkey in Frida Kahlo’s paintings?
The monkey symbolizes companionship and protection.
What type of art did Frida Kahlo primarily create?
Self-portraits.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT a common subject in Kahlo’s work? A) Pain and suffering B) Nature C) Urban landscapes
C) Urban landscapes.
What was the name of the house where Frida Kahlo lived and worked?
La Casa Azul (The Blue House).
True or False: Frida Kahlo was politically active and involved in communism.
True.
Fill in the blank: Frida Kahlo’s heritage includes _______ ancestry.
Mexican and German.
What artistic technique did Kahlo often use in her paintings?
Symbolism.
What was the impact of Frida Kahlo’s health on her art?
Her health struggles influenced the themes of pain and identity in her works.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following did Frida Kahlo NOT study? A) Medicine B) Art C) Philosophy
C) Philosophy.
What does the term ‘Fridamania’ refer to?
The surge of interest and popularity surrounding Frida Kahlo’s life and work.
True or False: Frida Kahlo’s style was influenced by her love for Diego Rivera.
True.
Fill in the blank: Frida Kahlo’s work is often viewed as a reflection of _______ feminism.
Intersectional.
What did Frida Kahlo often include in her self-portraits to express her identity?
Personal symbolism and elements of Mexican culture.
