Frida Kahlo (Artists in Their Time) [Paperback]

Jill A. Laidlaw (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Artists in Their Time

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A thorough and riveting biography of the Mexican painter. Beginning with Kahlo's birth, the reader is taken on a 48-page journey through the trials and tribulations of one of the early 20th-c

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-The difficult and tempestuous life of the Mexican artist and Communist activist is not something that is easily distilled into an accessible format for this audience. Laidlaw rises to the challenge and relates the story of Kahlo's life, her politics, and her ongoing physical struggles following a near-fatal accident as a schoolgirl. The text is clear, concise, and written with vigor. Frequent sidebars ("The Great Depression," "Leon Trotsky," "Surrealism") and a running time line at the bottom of many verso pages help readers to understand the context in which Kahlo lived and worked. The large, full-color reproductions of her paintings are excellent, and numerous archival photographs and quotes add a personal and immediate connection to the artist's life.
Toniann Scime, Amherst Museum, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Clare Oliver: Clare is a writer and editor of children's non-fiction, writing across a broad range of subjects. Her many books include two titles in the Heinmann series '20th Century Art'. She has degree in English from Oxford University. She lives in London. Jill A Laidlaw: Until recently Jill has been living with her husband and son in Singapore where she worked as a full-time editor. She now lives in Scotland. Her most recent work includes material for the National Museum, 'Jakata and River Road to China: the Search for the Source of the Mekong, 1866-73'. She has worked for a number of London childrens publishers on a wide range of subjects including ancient history and exploration. She has an Masters Degree in Art History. Jill is the author of Artists in Their World: Paul Klee --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531166422
• ISBN-13: 978-0531166420
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #675,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Get This Book!, November 8, 2004

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This review is from: Frida Kahlo (Artists in Their Time) (Paperback)

I can't emphasize how much I learned from this book and how interesting it was. I have read several children's books on Frida Kahlo and this one is the best. I'm hoping to read the books in the series about other artists too. Very, very good.