The Challenges Of The Broken Column, By Frida Kahlo

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Broken Column
Frida Kahlo did not have an easy life and was subject to many challenges that most people never have to face. At the age of six she contracted poliomyelitis, or as it is commonly known as polio, in her teenage years she was in a horrific trolley car accident and as a result Kahlo had to undergo numerous failed spinal surgeries and, ultimately, limb amputation. Another result of the horrific trolley crash Kahlo was in was the inability to have children, which affected Kahlo tremendously and was seen in many of her paintings. Later on in life she went through a divorce with her mentor and husband, Diego Rivera, which caused emotional suffering. Frida Kahlo had an extremely hard life and …show more content…

Kahlo’s impassive face represents the mask she puts on for society and the tears streaming down her face are how she feels when dealing with all the trauma in her life. Kahlo feels broken and like the world is falling apart around her. The spinal cord is meant to support your whole body and Kahlo feels as if her’s is broken and full of cracks. Kahlo also feeling like the only thing holding her together is the many failed surgeries she was put through. The many failed spinal surgeries and fusions left Kahlo feeling as if she is just composed of broken pieces that are barely holding together. All the nails scattered throughout her body represent the pain she feels every day and her inability to escape from it because it has become part of her. The barren background canvas Kahlo’s inability to have children while the dark sky represents the dark and heartbroken feeling she has because of her inability to start a family. The colors set the painting up to have a darker tone because they are not very vibrant and do not convey positive emotions. Overall, The Broken Column is a representation of the inner pain Kahlo felt through her life, both internally and

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