¿Quién fue Frida Kahlo?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

¿Quién fue Frida Kahlo?

By Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ, Jerry Hoare (Illustrator), Yanitzia Canetti (Translator)

Part of the ¿Quién fue? series

Explore the life of an artist who painted her own legacy despite life's challenges.

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Frida Kahlo, a courageous artist, defies her physical limitations to transform into a living masterpiece. Known for her striking self-portraits and vibrant Mexican attire, she draws inspiration from her beloved Mexico's ancient culture. Her tumultuous marriage to Diego Rivera and haunting imagery captivate the world. How did she turn personal pain into timeless art that continues to inspire? Discover the story of a woman who painted her own path into history.

From the publisher

Descubra más sobre Frida Kahlo, la mujer que pasó a la historia como una de las artistas más emblemáticas del siglo XX. Find out more about Frida Kahlo, the woman who painted herself into history as one of the most iconic female artists of the twentieth century – now available for Spanish speakers everywhere! Siempre se puede reconocer un cuadro de Kahlo porque ella está en casi todos, con su pelo negro trenzado y sus coloridos trajes mexicanos. Una mujer valiente que estuvo inválida la mayor parte de su vida, se transformó en una obra de arte viva. Tan famosa por sus autorretratos e imágenes inquietantes, así como por su matrimonio con otro famoso artista, Diego Rivera, esta pintora fuerte y valiente se inspiró en la antigua cultura e historia de su amada patria, México. Sus cuadros siguen informando e inspirando a la cultura popular de todo el mundo. You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all–with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Her paintings continue to inform and inspire popular culture around the world.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
810L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
First published
December 26, 2013
Edition
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593522639

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