Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous artists in the world, the subject of a vast bibliography, both academic and popular, accurate and inaccurate. This seminar will explore how Kahlo moved from the margins to the center of art history. We will explore her life and work in detail using a wide variety of methodologies, readings, and assignments, in order to better understand the results of her complex self-invention. We will place her paintings in their historical context, but we will also study how she has been interpreted by feminists, filmmakers, and fakers. We will also use Kahlo as a jumping off point to consider broader topics, from self-portraiture to Chicano/a practice. Finally, whether you are new to art history or an advanced student, the class will help you develop the skills necessary to research, evaluate, and present visual and written information effectively and professionally.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: None. ARTH 100 or WRIT 107 recommended.

Instructor: Oles

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

Notes: This course is also offered at the 300 level as ARTH 339.