Art Masters: Frida Kahlo - Hardcover

by Caroline Bugler (Author)

A vibrant full-color guide to the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo, alongside a selection of her most celebrated artworks.

Widely revered for as a feminist icon and as a ground-breaking Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo led a fascinating life. In this concise biography, the author takes a look at the influences on Kahlo's work: her early childhood; the fascination with the mythology of earlier Mexican civilisations and Mexicanidad; surrealism; and portraiture as well as exploring the works for which she became so renowned.

Beautifully illustrated in full color, this is a great introduction to one of the 20th century's most popular female artists.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Art Masters series brings together beautiful hardback monographs of some of the most significant artists in history, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, as well as presenting a lavish selection of their best work.

Author Biography

Caroline Bugler MA is an author and editor specializing in the visual arts and world cultures. She is currently working on the Collections Information Project at the National Gallery, London, and is also Editor of the British Museum Members Magazine. She is a regular contributor of exhibition reviews to Country Life magazine and other art journals is the author of several books including The Cat in Art, The Bird in Art and Strange Beauty: German Paintings at the National Gallery. She lives in London, UK.