Themes:

Identity in Art

These lessons examine how art conveys identity through the lens of symbolism, context, and students' own perceptions of contemporary culture.


Marc Chagall. I and the Village. 1911; Kara Walker, African/American. 1998; Wifredo Lam. The Jungle. 1943

Lesson ideas include:
Individual Identity, Community Identity, Symbolism, Personal Environments, Memoir

Frida Kahlo. Self–Portrait with Cropped Hair. 1940

Sample Lesson Activity

Explore identity through text. Consider how the song lyrics in Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair relate to Frida Kahlo's biography then share contemporary lyrics that reflect your own personal story.