Diego Rivera: His Art, His Life (Hispanic Biographies) [Library Binding]

Doreen Gonzales (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Hispanic Biographies

A biography of the noted Mexican muralist discussing his art, his political ties, and his relationship with the painter Frida Kahlo.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 6-9--Cruz and Gonzales look at the lives of two controversial artists. Kahlo is portrayed as a woman who was passionately committed to her work, but whose life tended to revolve not around herself, but around her husband, Diego Rivera. In Gonzales's title, Rivera is depicted as an egotistical, self-absorbed man who let his art interfere with his relationships with his wives, lovers, and children. However, both texts concentrate on the artists' work, and how it developed out of their political beliefs and ideals and pride in their Mexican heritage. Both of these biographies are well written, and neither glosses over the more racy aspects of this couple's life, such as Rivera's affair with Kahlo's sister. Average-quality black-and-white photographs and reproductions illustrate the texts.

Melissa Hudak, North Suburban District Library, Roscoe, IL

Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894907646
• ISBN-13: 978-0894907647
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,657,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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