Frida's Life
Where was Frida Kahlo born?
Mexico City
What was Diego Rivera’s profession?
Murals
What artistic style is Frida known for blending with Mexican folk traditions?
Surrealism
What is Frida's most famous self-portrait called?
The Two Fridas
What kind of pets did Frida keep at her house? Name at least 2 of 4.
Monkeys, dogs, birds, and a deer
What event at age 18 greatly affected Frida’s health and art?
A bus accident
Where did Diego study art in Europe?
Spain & France
Diego was famous for what type of large public art?
Murals
What controversial mural did Diego paint at Rockefeller Center?
Man at The Crossroads
What color was Frida’s famous house, now a museum?
Blue
What illness did Frida contract as a child that affected her leg?
Polio
Which political belief was central to Diego’s art?
Communism
What was a recurring theme in Frida’s self-portraits?
Pain & Identity
Which painting shows Frida lying in a hospital bed?
Henry Ford Hospital
What physical feature did Frida often emphasize in her art?
Her unibrow
What was Frida's full name?
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón
What did Diego help found in 1922?
The Mexican Communist Party
Which art movement did Diego Rivera belong to?
Mexican Muralism
What large mural did Diego paint in the National Palace?
The History of Mexico
Where is Diego Rivera buried?
Rotunda of Illustrious Men in Mexico City
How many times did Frida marry Diego Rivera?
TWICE
Diego cheated on his wife Frida, with who?
Frida's older sister!
What did Frida often include in her paintings to reflect her heritage?
Mexican culture and symbolism
Which Frida painting includes a monkey and a cat?
Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird
Frida once said: 'I paint myself because...' what?
'I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.'