Instructional Video4:09
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Iseult Gillespie: Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In 1925, Frida Kahlo was on her way home from school in Mexico City when the bus she was riding collided with a streetcar. She suffered near-fatal injuries and her disability became a major theme in her paintings. Over the course of her...
Instructional Video8:31
The Art Assignment

Art Cooking: Frida Kahlo | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

9th - 12th
We explore the recipes of artist Frida Kahlo, whose work celebrated Mexico's history, vivid colors, and it's FOOD. On the menu: 1) Chiles Stuffed with Cheese aka Chiles Rellenos 2) White Rice with Plantains 3) Nopales Salad 4) Tequila.
Instructional Video15:01
Curated Video

Frida Kahlo's 'The Two Fridas’: Great Art Explained

9th - Higher Ed
Frida Kahlo is the most famous female artist in history. She deviated from the traditional portrayal of female beauty in art, and instead chose to paint raw and honest experiences. A near fatal bus accident at 18 left Frida crippled and...
Instructional Video9:10
The Art Assignment

What this painting tells us about Frida Kahlo

9th - 12th
The artist Frida Kahlo is a larger-than-life icon, known for the masterful self-portraits she made during her turbulent life (1907 - 1954). We take a close look at her painting The Two Fridas (Las Dos Fridas), and consider what it tells...
Instructional Video4:06
TED-Ed

Frida Kahlo: The Woman Behind the Legend

6th - 12th Standards
Frida Kahlo: Artist, political activist, champion of Mexican folk culture. Introduce your students to this amazing woman with a short video that details her life, her passions, and her vibrant paintings.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Mexican Muralism: The Work of Diego Rivera: Lesson 1

9th - 10th
This lesson will provide an introduction to the Mexican Muralism movement and the work of Diego Rivera. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Mexican Muralism: The Work of Diego Rivera."