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Book Synopsis: How Kahlo collected, celebrated and depicted Mexican folk arts in both her painting and her persona
The visionary and supremely self-fashioning artist Frida Kahlo (1907–54) drew inspiration throughout her career from arte popular―painted ceramics, embroidered textiles, religious votives, effigies and children's toys, and other objects created in Mexico’s rural and Indigenous communities. The hundreds of folk-art objects that filled her home and studio attest to her nationalist politics and her fascination with the work of carvers, weavers, sculptors of papier-mâché and vernacular painters. She depicted these objects in her paintings and adopted elements of traditional dress and ornament in her own self-presentation, playing on modernist fascination with folk culture and on her own relation to layered Mexican identity.
This bilingual book, the first in-depth exploration of Kahlo’s varied and sophisticated responses to arte popular, situates her within the broad artistic and intellectual movements of her time, examines her professional ambitions and illuminates the innovative techniques she used in her lifelong encounter, both playful and powerful, with the folk art of Mexico.
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant and captivating world of Frida Kahlo with our Frida Kahlo and Arte Popular Book. This revolutionary artist not only painted masterpieces but found inspiration in the rich and diverse Mexican folk arts. From intricately painted ceramics to embroidered textiles, her home and studio were adorned with hundreds of remarkable objects from Mexico's rural and Indigenous communities.
By exploring Kahlo's deep connection with arte popular, this bilingual book uncovers her nationalist politics and showcases her fascination with carvers, weavers, sculptors of papier-mâché, and vernacular painters. Witness how she skillfully depicted these objects in her paintings and embraced elements of traditional Mexican dress and ornamentation in her own unique style.
Discover the true essence of Kahlo's artistic journey with this first in-depth exploration of her passionate and sophisticated responses to arte popular. Delve into her professional ambitions and gain insight into the innovative techniques she employed to create her groundbreaking and influential works. Experience the playful yet powerful encounter between Kahlo and the folk art of Mexico, a captivating intersection of modernist fascination and layered Mexican identity.
Expand your horizons and unlock the fascinating world of Frida Kahlo today. This book is a must-have for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone looking to delve into the remarkable life and works of this iconic artist. Join us on this extraordinary journey by clicking here.
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