Draft talk:Viva la Vida, Watermelons

Potential references
I'm considering using these sources to add information about the article.

'''1. Misemer, Sarah M. 2008. Secular Saints: Performing Frida Kahlo, Carlos Gardel, Eva Perón, and Selena / Sarah M. Misemer. Colección Támesis. Serie A, Monografías 255. Woodbridge, UK ; Tamesis.'''

- On page 26, the author talks in detail about the painting and how the context (the painting was done before Frida Kahlo passed away) especially elevates the message about life.

'''2. Herrera, Hayden. 1991. Frida Kahlo: The Paintings / by Hayden Herrera. 1st ed. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.'''

- This author was cited in several articles that talk about Frida Kahlo and her paintings. The author provides an insightful and model analysis of Frida's works, including Viva la Vida, Watermelons. The quote that's most cited about the painting from this author is: “The painting both welcomes death and defies it with alegria [happiness]...” (Herrera 226).

'''3. Goldsmith, Marlene. 2004. “FRIDA KAHLO: Abjection, Psychic Deadness, and the Creative Impulse.” Psychoanalytic Review 91 (6): 723–58.'''

- The article seeks to psychoanalyze Frida Kahlo through records of her life and her paintings, thus explaining her artistic choices throughout her career. Since Viva la Vida, Watermelons is her last painting, it was brought up to exemplify her psychological state as her health was deteriorating. I think this adds a psychoanalytic perspective to the interpretation of the painting. Harupedia (talk) 07:03, 14 February 2024 (UTC)