The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait
The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2005296
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Mexico • 1940s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait is a compilation of the artist's personal journals, featuring drawings, poems, and musings. Edited by Carlos Fuentes and Sarah M. Lowe, the book provides insight into Kahlo’s thoughts, emotions, and creative process over the last decade of her life.
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The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait by Carlos Fuentes, Sarah M. Lowe, and Frida Kahlo is a visually captivating journey into Kahlo's life, offering profound insights through her own words and vivid illustrations. While praised for its intimate portrayal and artistic beauty, some critics note a lack of cohesive narrative in the annotations.
Who Should Read The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait?
Readers who relish The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait by Carlos Fuentes, Sarah M. Lowe, and Frida Kahlo are likely fascinated by personal glimpses into the lives of iconic artists. Fans of Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera or The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister by Anne Lister might find similar satisfaction.
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The book features Frida Kahlo's vivid self-portraits and personal reflections, offering readers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and emotional world through her own eyes.
These pages combine her use of vibrant colors and symbolism, which are hallmarks of her artistic style, along with her handwritten thoughts in her native Spanish.
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The diary spans the last ten years of Kahlo's life and includes not only artistic sketches but also deeply personal entries that blend the boundaries between art and autobiography.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Mexico • 1940s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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