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Well-known artists (elementary school)

Introduction

Today you will get to know an artist and create your own painting.

Frida Kahlo

Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird

Source: Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird - Wikipedia

📝 Task

Frida Kahlo and Her Painting "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird"

Frida Kahlo was a famous painter from Mexico. She was born on July 6, 1907, and she loved to paint pictures of herself. Frida's paintings are very colorful and often show her feelings and experiences. When Frida was a child, she had polio, which made her leg weak. Later, she was in a bad bus accident that caused her a lot of pain for the rest of her life.

One of her well-known paintings is "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird." In this painting, Frida shows herself with a thorn necklace that looks painful. A small black hummingbird is hanging from the necklace. Frida's face looks strong and serious. She often painted herself with symbols that showed her feelings. The thorn necklace might show her pain, and the hummingbird could represent hope or freedom.

Frida Kahlo's art is loved by many people all around the world because it tells powerful stories about her life and emotions.

📌 Now design your own picture. Read the task and enter your title in the blank field.

Here is space for your drawing or painting.

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Well-known artists (elementary school)

Objective:

The learners discover a well-known artist and engage with their works of art. They then design their own picture with reference to the artist.

Content and methods:

A well-known artist is introduced by means of a short informational text. The learners learn about the life and artwork of this person, in particular about a well-known painting. They then design their own work of art and give it a suitable title.

Skills:

Studying and describing works of art
Creativity through creation of own pictures
Expressing their own feelings and thoughts visually
Finding titles for their own works of art

Target group and level:

Elementary school (grades 3-4)

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