we are communicating our ideas and feelings.
Special Objects-sometimes artists communicate their ideas about objects that are special and important to them in their art.
FRIDA KAHLO
Frida Kahlo painted herself wearing these silver hand-shaped earrings, which were a gift from artist, Pablo Picasso. This painting was painted for her doctor, who was a special person in her life. Frida had been badly injured in a bus accident, and was often under her doctor's care.
Frida had many pets that were special to her, she painted several self-portraits with her animals.
JOSEPH CORNELL
Artist, Joseph Cornell was a private person. His shadow boxes filled with found objects invite you to look in to his world.
Some of his common themes in his art are birds, childhood, and ballet.
Ballet Dancer Tamara Toumanova is the subject of many of Cornell's ballet themed pieces.
What is something that is Special to you?
Do you have an object that is special to you?
Pair Share with a friend:
1. What is your special object?
2. Why is it important to you?
3. Does it remind you of someone, or an event in your life?
You can make art that expresses ideas and feelings about your special object.
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