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A biography of frida kahlo is a 1983 book by hayden herrera about the life of mexican artist frida kahlo, her art, and her relationship with muralist diego rivera a major 2002 studio film, frida, adapted from the book, stars salma hayek as kahlo. Of the many vivid personalities of mexicos modern renaissance, none surpassed frida kahlo 19071954. Una biografia di frida kahlo italian edition ebook. Reviews hayden herrera has succeeded admirably in cutting through the myths to offer a plausible likeness of this wretched, glorious woman independent frida will hold its place as the first comprehensive biography of this most visceral of artists observer mesmerizing time magazine herrera presents intimate descriptions of kahlo s sensuous. Herrera is an excellent writer, making this a joy to read. It offers an excellent analysis of most of her paintings, interpreting them in the context of her life. The book is written for the general reader, so you do not have to be an artist, painter, or someone knowledgeable in art history to appreciate it. Download frida a biography of frida kahlo ebook free in pdf and epub format.
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