Casa Azul: An Encounter With Frida Kahlo - Couverture rigide

Hill, Laban Carrick

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ISBN 10 : 0823004112 ISBN 13 : 9780823004119

Editeur : Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

Book by Hill Laban Carrick

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Frida Kahlo's work comes to life—literally—in this magical realist novel, the latest addition to Watson-Guptill's acclaimed Art Encounters series. The story alternates between Kahlo's home in Mexico City, Casa Azul, and the journey of a teenage girl and her young brother, lost in the city. At the mystical Casa Azul, everything with a face talks—including Kahlo's pet monkey, her cat, portraits on the wall. Over the course of the book, the cover painting, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, transforms from a nightmarish vision of death into a life-affirming masterpiece. This dramatic story offers a vivid reimagining of the life and work of a woman as well known for her amazing life as for her amazing art.

• Laban Hill is a National Book Award Finalist and recipient of the Parents Choice Gold Award

• Frida Kahlo is one of the most popular artists among young people today-her art and her blazingly flamboyant style make her eternally up-to-date

• Ties in to school curriculum in art and social studies

Biographie de l'auteur :

Laban Carrick Hill is the author of the award-winning Harlem Stomp! (0-3168-1411-3), a history of the Harlem Renaissance that Publishers Weekly called "compelling." He has also written Xtreme Mysteries and many other books for young adults. He lives in Burlington, Vermont.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0823004112
• ISBN 13: 9780823004119
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176