How Did the Mexican Revolution Impact Frida and Her Family

(particularly appropriate for grades 7-12)

Introduction

The Mexican Revolution played a key role in Frida's life and art. She lived through it and experienced many aspects of the war firsthand. In fact, she and her female parent tended the wounded in their home.

Discuss what bear upon the revolution had on Frida, her family, and on Mexico. (You may choose to watch the segment of the documentary which deals with the Mexican Revolution running from approximately 10-xv minutes into the film.) Talk near some of the close-up experiences Frida had with the battle and how information technology changed the Mexican political and social landscape.

For background and to further frame your child'due south understanding of the time period use the resources beneath along with the post-obit word points:

1. Prior to General Diaz�s reign, there was a significant gap between the poor and the wealthy; this schism grew under Diaz�s leadership.
2. The poorer people began to lose a political voice, and some dissension became evident, including some opposition to Diaz and several strikes, led past Francisco I. Madero.
3. In 1910, Diaz was forced to hold an ballot: Madero rallied voters. Diaz puts Madero in prison house, only once released, Madero continues his battle confronting Diaz.
4. Other figures emerged � Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata � who fought against segments of the Mexican regular army and took over regions they covered. Diaz resigns.
5. A serial of political shifts occurred in Mexico�southward leadership: Zapata took over the presidency. Mexico bankrupt into many factions; guerilla units destroyed property; Madero was executed. Pancho Villa rampaged through the north. Various factions fought for presidential command. In essence, the revolution.

Inquire your child the post-obit questions:

What impact did the Mexican Revolution take on Frida?
What are the specific events that stood out in Frida'south retention?
In what ways did the Mexican Revolution have an impact on Frida's art? For case, the end of the revolution brought great social alter to Mexico. How were these changes incorporated into her paintings?

Revolution, wars and acts of terrorism take great bear upon on the earth, and where nosotros live. Think almost recent wars and related events that have occurred in the The states - such as nine/eleven and the state of war in Iraq. Or, consider the threats of homeland terrorism.

Ask your child to consider the following:

What is the impact of such events on you lot, your family, your community, and the country? How would you convey the impact and your feelings associated with such events in a painting or other type of artwork?
What is the value of using art as a venue for expressing feelings and political views with regard to revolution, wars and acts of terrorism?

Once you have discussed the above questions, jointly select and create an art grade that would all-time depict these reflections� suggested fine art forms: a poem, a song, a cartoon, even a pencil sketch.

Optional Activeness A: Other Artists

Take a look at other artists whose work, like Frida's, was partially influenced by the Mexican Revolution. The group includes: Diego Rivera, Jose Guadalupe Posada , David Alfaro Siqueiro, Jose Clemente Orozco, and Dr. Atl. How do these artists draw the revolution?

Optional Action B: A Timeline

Illustrate scenes that represent what occurred during the Mexican Revolution. Or, create an illustrated timeline. Use Frida'due south periodical entries, and paintings, work of other artists, and online resources to provide drama for the scenes. You tin choose to depict scenes of more recent revolutions or wars.

Resources

Online
MexOnline.com
This page offers a cultural timeline of the Mexican Revolution.

History of the Mexican Revolution, 1910-1920
With photos and explanation, this page offers a history of the ten-year Mexican Revolution, with details of the fighting, the Mexican migration to the U.S., and the U.S. reaction to migration and immigration laws.

Mexico: From Empire to Revolution
This comprehensive Wink and HTML site offers an all-encompassing online history of the Mexican Revolution, with a wealth of photos, text and descriptions to fully engage and enlighten the user.

Mexican Revolution
This online encyclopedia entry gives a cursory history of the Mexican Revolution, with links to other descriptive encyclopedia entries.

Five Artists of the Mexican Revolution
This online lesson program teaches students about artists and leaders in the Mexican Revolution, including Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, David Posada, David Alafaro Siquieros, Porfirio Diaz, Francisco Madero, Poncho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Venustiano Carranza and Jose Guadalupe Posada.

Books
Brenner, Anita. The Wind That Swept Mexico. Academy of Texas: 1984.
Fuentes, Carlos. Diary of Frida Kahlo. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1998.
Krauze, Enrique. Mexico: Biography of Power. Perennial: New York, 1998.

Go to Activity 1: Through your Eyes, Like Frida �

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Source: https://www.pbs.org/weta/fridakahlo/guides/parents_act2.html

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