Artists, Artists, Architects & Craftsmen - Biography, Women - Biography
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Synopsis
From the classical to the contemporary, from impressionism to pop art, painters and sculptors from every era, every movement, and every country in the world are introduced in this superb series that brings children intimate portraits of the world's most celebrated artists and the fascinating times they lived in! Full-color reproductions included!She was a Mexican nationalist, a Communist, the wife of artist Diego Rivera, and a woman determined to live a full life, despite the many misfortunes that befell her. See how Frida Kahlo used her paintbrush to tell her incredible story.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 5-8-The difficult and tempestuous life of the Mexican artist and Communist activist is not something that is easily distilled into an accessible format for this audience. Laidlaw rises to the challenge and relates the story of Kahlo's life, her politics, and her ongoing physical struggles following a near-fatal accident as a schoolgirl. The text is clear, concise, and written with vigor. Frequent sidebars ("The Great Depression," "Leon Trotsky," "Surrealism") and a running time line at the bottom of many verso pages help readers to understand the context in which Kahlo lived and worked. The large, full-color reproductions of her paintings are excellent, and numerous archival photographs and quotes add a personal and immediate connection to the artist's life.-Toniann Scime, Amherst Museum, NY Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
March 1, 2003
Publisher
Children's Press(CT)
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780531166420