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Artist Reference : Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)
Source of work:
title: self portrait with thorn necklace and humming bird
year: 1940
medium: oil-on-canvas
size: 61.25 lookin cm × 47 cm (24.11 in × 18.5 in)
location: Austin
What is striking to you about this artist's self-portrait?
What do you think the artist is trying to portray?
How do you think you can adapt this work into your self-portrait?
what I see:
emotionless expression
animals like a baby monkey, black cat, dragonflies and butterflies
a lot of leaves and greenery in the background
very natural design
thorn necklace with a dangling hummingbird attached
what do you think the artist is trying to portray:
The bond between humans and nature, as well as the troubles and burdens that people carry.
how do I want to adapt to this style into my portrait:
by adding greenery and animals into my potrait design.
SEE
(Describe what you see)
THINK
(Analyse & Interpret)
WONDER
(Develop Curiosity)
What do you see?
What are the subjects in the Artwork?
What are the Elements of Art used in the Artwork?
What are some subjects in the foreground, middleground and background of the Artwork?
How are the subject matters arranged?
Why did you think the artist arranged the subjects in this manner?
What do you think the Artist is trying to communicate in the artwork? How does the artwork make you feel?
How do you think the elements of art were used to convey the Artist's intentions?
How was principles of design used to communicate and idea/ emotion?
Why do you think the Artist emphasised certain element in the work?
What are you curious about the Artwork?
What are you wonder about the Artist's thought processes?
What is interesting to you about this Artwork? And why?
Are there any areas such as the title, style, or medium of the artwork that you are unsure and would like to know more?
What do you like to keep, destroy or replace? Why?
A woman with an expressionless face
Many rainforest animals surround her, such as cats, monkeys and various insects
There are many plants in the background of varying greens
The woman has a thorn necklace with a hummingbird attached.
I think that the author would like to convey the connection between humans and nature
The expressionlessness of the woman could perhaps show that she is burdened by many troubles
The necklace of thorns could symbolise the shackles of life and the limits that humans have as compared to animals.
why is there a hummingbird on the necklace of thorns? Is there meaning behind it?
Do the animals symbolise anything?
Why did she choose to have leaves as a background?
What is the item on the woman's head and what does it mean?
Could she have use a brighter background to highlight the darker theme in the front?
Could the animals be of different colours instead of all being black in colour?
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