Author: Lisa IdzikowskiPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 172531133X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Frida Kahlo was one of the most famous female artists in the world. She survived polio as a child and a bus accident as a teenager, leaving her with pain and many medical problems. Fortunately, adversity also stirred a renewed interest in art. She taught herself to paint during her recovery, eventually becoming a respected and famous artist. Kahlo's interests in politics, Mexican culture and heritage, and the female experience have made her an icon to many people. Readers will learn about Kahlo's life and art through photographs and age-appropriate text in this intriguing volume.