While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

Question

The painter Frida Kahlo is one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
She was born in Coyoacán, Mexico, in 1907.
She is best known for her vivid and richly symbolic self-portraits.
The Two Fridas (1939) features two versions of Kahlo sitting together.
One version wears a European-style dress and the other a traditional Tehuana dress.
The student wants to introduce Kahlo to an audience unfamiliar with the artist. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) The 1939 painting The Two Fridas is one example of a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo.
A
The 1939 painting The Two Fridas is one example of a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo.
(Choice B) One painting by Frida Kahlo features two versions of herself, with one version wearing a European-style dress and the other a traditional Tehuana dress.
B
One painting by Frida Kahlo features two versions of herself, with one version wearing a European-style dress and the other a traditional Tehuana dress.
(Choice C) Known for being vivid and richly symbolic, Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits include The Two Fridas (1939).
C
Known for being vivid and richly symbolic, Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits include The Two Fridas (1939).
(Choice D) One of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is best known for her self-portraits, which are vivid and richly symbolic.
D
One of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is best known for her self-portraits, which are vivid and richly symbolic.

Answer 1

The most effective choice to introduce Frida Kahlo to an audience unfamiliar with the artist is:

(Choice D) One of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is best known for her self-portraits, which are vivid and richly symbolic.

This choice provides a comprehensive introduction by mentioning Kahlo's influence, her nationality, her identity as a painter, and her focus on self-portraits with a description of their characteristics. It sets a broader context for understanding her significance in art history.