Frida Kahlo /
"This book explores Kahlo's life, art and legacies, while also scrutinizing the myths, contradictions and ambiguities that riddle her dramatic story. Gannit Ankori examines Kahlo's early childhood, medical problems, volatile marriage, political affiliations, religious beliefs and, mos...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Reaktion Books,
2013.
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Full text (MFA users only) |
| ISBN: | 9781780232225 1780232225 9781306865814 1306865816 |
| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | "This book explores Kahlo's life, art and legacies, while also scrutinizing the myths, contradictions and ambiguities that riddle her dramatic story. Gannit Ankori examines Kahlo's early childhood, medical problems, volatile marriage, political affiliations, religious beliefs and, most important, her unparalleled and innovative art. Based on detailed analyses of the artist's paintings, diary, letters, photographs, medical records and interviews, the book also assesses Kahlo's critical impact on contemporary art and culture"--Page 4 of cover |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-232). "Select bibliography": pages 233-236. |
| Series: | Critical lives (London, England)
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| Library Staff: | View instance in FOLIO |