Surrealism developed as a response to social, personal and psychological experiences of writers and artists at the beginning of the twentieth century. While seeking a deeper understanding of consciousness, painters like Frida Kahlo used metaphor derived from their own lives to represent internal struggles, emotions and personal awareness that reflected the philosophy of psychoanalysis. The portrayal of the self, femininity, sexuality, nature and cultural heritage impregnated Kahlo's paintings, placing her in a unique and organic position amidst other surrealist painters.

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Creator

• Premo, Elizabeth Anne

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03D104M

Advisor

• Samson, David

Year

• 2003

Date created

• 2003-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Scientific and Professional Communication, Technical

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-10-11