Scale

Question 1

What is three points can be used to explain the artists use of scale

Answer 1

Unrealistic scale

Inconsistent scale of certain elements

Obvious focal point

Question 2

Explain the artists use of an unrealistic scale

Answer 2

Fact: The painting features an unrealistic scale

Evidence: This is shown as components such as the Sun and Moon are unusually large and have big faces on them

Effect: this creates a magical and otherworldly mood and atmosphere

Question 3

Explain the artist use of an inconsistent scale

Answer 3

Fact: kahlo has used an inconsistent scale of certain elements in the painting

Evidence: This is apparent as the temple is very large compared to the skyscrapers the buildings appear to have been painted from different perspectives

Effect: this creates a landscape with contrast between the two buildings painted from different viewpoints

Question 4

Explain the artist use of an obvious focal point

Answer 4

Fact: There is an obvious focal point

Evidence: Frida Kahlo is the focal point as she is a person painted to a larger scale than her surroundings

Effect: This draws the eye to her and attracts attention to the painting as a whole