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Photo of Diego Rivera sketching part of his Rockefeller Center mural
This photograph was taken to show Rivera's thought process while sketching, and to show the person behind the mural.
(Getty Images, 1933, page 505) -
Rockefellers Ban Lenin in RCA Mural and Dismiss Rivera
This article was created to unveil the fact that Rivera was dismissed for his mural, instead receiving hate on it. Rivera was given a check, although was also put in bars, which sparked a parade that fought. The people involved were called, "Sympathizers."
(The New York Times, 1933, page 488) -
Photo of Diego River and Frida Kahlo
This was a photo taken to show Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo together, seemingly in a hotel or one of their homes. You can see the age difference between the two.
(AP Images, 1939, page 509) -
The Two Fridas
This art piece was created by Frida Kahlo to represent her two different nationalities and beliefs clashing together. The bleeding heart on her dress to the left is normally thought of as depicting her struggles, whilst the other side is normally depicted as her more Mexican heritage, and how she valued it.
(Kahlo, 1939, page 525) -
Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird
This portrait of Frida Kahlo is typically depicted to show Kahlo's inner struggles, and her connection to nature. The dead hummingbird and the bloody vines could be used to represent her inner self trapped, or something she lost a long time ago, such as her freedom or happiness.
(Kahlo, 1940, page 502) -
The Bride Frightened at Seeing Life Opened
This art piece was created by Frida Kahlo near the time she got back into painting, and depicts fruits as hidden messages and the doll in the, "Bride."
(Kahlo, 1943, page 524) -
Dream of a Sunday Afternoon on the Alameda Central
This painting was made to represent Rivera's view on people, but also to show that there isn't always, "sunshine and rainbows," through making the left-most area more dark, hidden part of the world.
(Rivera, 1947, page 526-527) -
My Art, My life: An Autobiography
This short excerpt from, "My Art, My life: An Autobiography." Is made to show how Rivera first met Frida, and his initial thought on her. This is also how they came to date, and eventually marry.
(Rivera, 1960, page 495) -
"Life with Frida."
This excerpt from, "Frida's Fiestas: Recipes and Reminiscences of Life with Frida Kahlo." Uncovers how Kahlo and Rivera kept their house, which eventually became a museum. This is important due to the fact that it shows a glimpse of Frida's past, but also how she viewed children, which was something she couldn't have. This excerpt also reveals how Frida went back into painting, and what inspired her to do so.
(Crown Publishing Group, 1994, page 515) -
Frida Kahlo's prosthetic leg
Frida Kahlo's prosthetic leg is put on display in the Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico City, in 2012. (AP Photo, 2012, page 529)