The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait - Hardcover

Kahlo, Frida

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810932210 ISBN 13: 9780810932210

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1995

Synopsis

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), whose art mirrors the passion, tumult, and enormous strength of an anguished life, is one of the most charismatic figures of her time. Her paintings mingle Surrealism, folk art, and autobiography in a haunting and visceral style. The Diary of Frida Kahlo provides, in Kahlo's own words and pictures, the most personal and candid view possible of her remarkable life. 338 illustrations, 167 in color.

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Review:

"The reproduction of Frida Kahlo's diary ... is a very special publishing event .... This replica is a beautiful fabrication, authentic in its details and faithful to the original....Her diary is a gorgeous phoenix: it adds to the luster of her posthumous life as an artist."

About the Author:

The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is now regarded as one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century.Carlos Fuentes is celebrated internationally as one of the world's foremost literary figures. He has written numerous essays, articles, and novels. He has also served as Mexico's ambassador to France and has held other diplomatic and academic posts. Sarah M. Lowe is the author of Frida Kahlo, an analytical study of her paintings, and coauthor of Consuelo Kanaga: An American Photographer. Her monograph on the photographs of Tina Modotti is also published by Abrams.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0810932210
• ISBN 13: 9780810932210
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 295