‘Mexicanidad’ in Frida Kahlo’s paintings. – this is the topic of the paper. it is very broad but ideally, a thesis with the outlook of socialist views and some background insight about what was happing during the fame of Frida Kahlo is necessary. the idea must be super detailed and relevant to Mexico during the 20th century. my lecturer also noted that specific journal articles with the page number is necessary as websites arent credible enough. i have included some lesson materials too Features/ Themes about frida kahlos art. Gender constructions Mexican Revolution, Romanticism, Arielism (p.6),Indigenism, Mestizaje, Surrealism Marxism: class struggle, anti-imperialism, Transgression, defiance,existentialism, Sexuality, and physical, making theprivate public: illness, wounds, pain, relationship, gender. Frida Kahlo (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) painted using vibrant colours in a style that was influenced by indigenous and traditional cultures of Mexico as well as by European influences that include Realism, Symbolism, and Surrealism. Source: http://www.frida-kahlo-foundation.org/ Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/mythical) creatures. this essay in some ways must include references and descriptions of her most popular art and how is has influenced mexicos culture and also what she aimed to accomplish with her art. Introduce the painting (title, year, painter, place it is displayed). 2. Describe what you see in the picture. 3. What are the themes and features presented in the paintings? 4. Relate these elements to what you know about the painter’s history. Contextualize the painting to the time. 5. How do this painting represent Mexico and Mexicanidad?