The painter and her work

This volume covers the major events of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's (1907-1954) tumultuous life and graphically displays some of her most well known works. Each section contains a biography, chronology and photos of that period of her life. The remainder of the book contains 42 plates of her masterpiece paintings reproduced in full color and detail. Sections of the paintings are enlarged to reveal the intricate detail, the brush strokes and even the texture of the canvas. A descriptive analysis of each painting is included to provide an insight into its meaning and her inspiration to create the piece.