Frida Kahlo

by Don Nardo

Overview

This bright, eye-catching biography explores the life and work of one of the finest and most famous female artists of all time, Frida Kahlo. The book details the tremendous setbacks and disadvantages, both physical and psychological, that she had encountered in her highly eventful life. Readers will learn about her triumph as a painter despite, or perhaps because of, these difficulties. The unique and personal nature of her work is examined and many quotes from the artist and her family and friends are included, providing engaging and informative introduction to this intriguing and talented artist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420508505
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	11/03/2012
Series:	Eye on Art Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction: An Unquenchable Thirst for Life 8

Chapter 1 Her Childhood in the Blue House 14

Chapter 2 Her Two Loves: Art and Diego 29

Chapter 3 Her Adventures in Gringolandia 45

Chapter 4 Her Growing Fame as an Artist 63

Chapter 5 Her Legacy of Optimism 80

Notes 93

For More Information 96

Index 99

Credits 102

About the Author 104