arts & humanities

摘要

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-54) has been the subject of authoritative critical biographies (Hayden Herrera's Frida), collections of her work (Frida Kahlo: The Paintings, ed. by Herrara), more specialized approaches (Arturo Chapa et al.'s Frida Kahlo's Blue House; Adriana Zavala et al.'s Frida Kahlo's Garden; Guadalupe Rivera & Marie-Pierre Colle's Frida's Fiestas: Recipes and Reminiscences of Life with Frida Kahlo), a film documentary, and a biopic. In this beautiful new book, which includes dozens of color prints (many full-page and some double-page spreads), Mexican travel writer Barbezat explores "the influence of Mexican culture and tradition, the Blue House, and other places Frida travelled to and called home, on her life and work." VERDICT The many people who are already fascinated with Kahlo will glean further understanding of her art and experience from this fresh study, while general readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the artist.