Description
Discover the captivating biography of Frida Kahlo, a pioneering Mexican artist whose life story is intertwined with her stunning self-portraits and powerful imagery. This beautifully illustrated book published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2008, dives into the remarkable journey of Frida Kahlo, chronicling her transformation from a suffering artist to a global icon known for her bold expressions of identity, pain, and empowerment. The book details her early struggles with polio and a tragic bus accident that shaped her introspective art style, highlighting how these experiences fueled her creativity. With 144 pages of insightful content, this collection celebrates not only Kahlo's artistic legacy but also her turbulent relationship with muralist Diego Rivera, exploring their shared passion for indigenous Mexican culture and communism. Perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this Frida Kahlo book makes a meaningful gift for those inspired by her resilience and creativity. This brand-new book is a must-have addition for anyone interested in women's art history or the Surrealist movement. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500301234
Year: 2008
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
This book traces the extraordinary life of an artist whose unforgettable imagery combined cruelty and wit, honesty and insolence, pain and empowerment. Admired by the Surrealists and photographed by the greatest, Frida was most renowned for her self-portraits and unusual still lives. She learned about suffering at an early age. She contracted polio when she was six and was seriously maimed in a bus accident at the age of eighteen, which led to injuries that affected her for the rest of her life. She had a legendarily turbulent marriage to the great mural painter Diego Rivera, with whom she formed a strong attachment to indigenous Mexican folk art and a deep commitment to Communism.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500301234
Year: 2008
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
This book traces the extraordinary life of an artist whose unforgettable imagery combined cruelty and wit, honesty and insolence, pain and empowerment. Admired by the Surrealists and photographed by the greatest, Frida was most renowned for her self-portraits and unusual still lives. She learned about suffering at an early age. She contracted polio when she was six and was seriously maimed in a bus accident at the age of eighteen, which led to injuries that affected her for the rest of her life. She had a legendarily turbulent marriage to the great mural painter Diego Rivera, with whom she formed a strong attachment to indigenous Mexican folk art and a deep commitment to Communism.