Frida Kahlo Masterpieces of Art

The painful, exquisite art of Mexico’s favourite artist was a product of immense physical pain, and an emotional tumultuous life. The new book features the range and power of her heavily autobiographical work, from the early, disturbing explorations of personal suffering to the more dulled, painkiller-drenched paintings of her later life.

About the author

Dr Julian Beecroft is a writer specializing in art and cultural history. He has written books on Monet, Renoir, Dalí, Kahlo and Art Nouveau. He is also the author of Lost Cities and Secret Cities, as well as a guide to the culture and history of London. He has contributed to the Guardian, the Telegraph, 1843 and The London Magazine.

Summary

The painful, exquisite art of Mexico's favourite artist was a product of immense physical pain, and an emotional tumultuous life. The new book features the range of her heavily autobiographical work, from the early explorations of personal suffering to the more dulled, painkiller-drenched paintings of her later life.

Product details

• Authors: Dr Julian Beecroft, Julian Beecroft
• Assisted by: Flame Tree Studio (Editor)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9781786644824
• ISBN: 978-1-78664-482-4
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Masterpieces of Art; Masterpieces of Art
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Mexico, ART / History / Contemporary (1945-), ART / Individual Artists / Monographs, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Art, History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -, Art & Design