Frida Kahlo: 1907-1954 Pain and Passion

Este libro es un rápido sumario acerca de Frida, en formato "Readers Digest". Lo recomiendo encarecidamente para nuevos fans de Frida o los que ya lo han sido durante un tiempo y solo quieren un resumen sin especulaciones de su vida. Contiene información biográfica breve pero concisa, fotos antiguas en blanco y negro, ilustraciones a todo color y comentarios de sus pinturas. Es un gran y básico libro de referencia. Si solo va a comprar un libro de Frida Kahlo, elija este. No obstante después de leer este libro, lo dejará tan intrigado por la vida y arte de Frida, que querrá leer otros libros. Este libro es mi personal favorito.

"Frida Kahlo 1907-1954: Pain And Passion" travels through her life and turbulances through her many paintings she drew throughout her life. This book is more than just her paintings. The auther shares the story of the inspiration of her every paintings. She shares everything in great detail that is highly accurate to Kahlo's living. Every page shows how Kahlo has inspired a generation of artists ranging beyond painting. It's great that the author wrote this book since many are unaware of Kahlo's work. Her words keep Kahlo's art and her life alive. This book is great for those looking to get inspired and to learn about this genius painter. Those wanting more should also watch the movie "Frida", starring Selma Hayak as Frida Kahlo.

This beautiful Taschen volume by Andre Kettenmann takes the reader through the tormented life of this famous Mexican painter, just as famous for her own artwork as for being the wife of Mexican artist, Diego Rivera. Her works, from the surrealist to the more naif, all of them sexually charged and driven by her life's tragedys and happy moments, are discussed along with the times of her life when she painted them, allowing everyone to take a peek into Frida's soul some 50+ years after her departure from this planet.

Benedikt Taschen succeeded in producing a concise yet highly informative biography, which is an excellent departure point for people discovering Frida Kahlo's universe. Art and Spanish students alike will enjoy all the references to other written works, which will make their research easier. Let's not forget an excellent choice of pictures which supplement the photographic reproductions of the artist's work.The commentaries are equally useful. This book is an excellent basic to have in your bookcase and a great introduction to Frida Kahlo.

This is a short but very complete biography with beautiful pictures and illustrations. I highly recommend it to Spanish and art teachers and students, as well as to others who may be interested in learning more about Frida Kahlo's life and art.