Kategoria BISAC: Art >> American - Hispanic & Latino

Now regarded as a feminist and LGBT icon, as well as a key artist during the twentieth century, Frida's life story is shown within every inch of her art. Disabled by polio as a child, and later her involvement in a serious road traffic accident, Frida Kahlo took up painting, firstly as therapy due to her long recovery, and then as a career choice. Her work is mostly from her own, oftentimes painful experiences, as a result of both the accident and the personal and abusive relationship with her husband, Diego Rivera, another artist. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad...