Question

Read the excerpt from Frida Kahlo by Hedda Garza.

During their courtship, Kahlo painted more than ever. At first she dabbled with murals herself, but Rivera insisted that she develop her own unique style. He was willing to teach her technique, but he refused to interfere with her creative ideas. Nevertheless, his desire to immortalize the Indians of Mexico influenced Kahlo's paintings during that period. In The Bus, painted in 1929, the bold colors and the Indian woman with her baby were reminiscent of Rivera’s style.

What do the underlined phrases indicate about the writer's viewpoint?

The writer believes that Kahlo painted very poorly until she met Diego Rivera.
The writer believes that Diego Rivera helped Kahlo find her own style as an artist.
The writer believes that The Bus was painted by Diego Rivera.
The writer believes that Diego Rivera discouraged Kahlo from painting.

Answer 1

the answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

He believes that Diego helped Kahlo find her style

Answer 2

The writer believes that Diego Rivera helped Kahlo find her own style as an artist.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diego Rivera always recognized Frida Kahlo's efforts to develop a unique language in painting. In her early paintings, the style of Kahlo can first be seen.

As time together passed, Kahlo became deeply influenced by the murals of Diego, but she preferred the use of bright colour and symbols in her paintings.

Frida often would portray monkeys as the Mexican folklore suggests, for symbols of protection.

The relationship of the couple had very contrasting moments:

In 1935 Frida painted A Few Small Nips as she suffered heartbreak when Diego's affair with her sister was known.

Frida depicted often anger and pain in her paintings.

The relationship lasted more than 25 years and would often provide contrasts in her artworks.