Each title in the 'Artists in Their World' series focuses on one artist, exploring their life and world in the context of world events. Each book features large reproductions of the artist's work from their first drawing to their final masterpiece.

 

This book is part of a book series called Artists in Their World .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Hachette Children's Group .

Clare Oliver: Clare is a writer and editor of children's non-fiction, writing across a broad range of subjects. Her many books include two titles in the Heinmann series '20th Century Art'. She has degree in English from Oxford University. She lives in London. Jill A Laidlaw: Until recently Jill has been living with her husband and son in Singapore where she worked as a full-time editor. She now lives in Scotland. Her most recent work includes material for the National Museum, 'Jakata and River Road to China: the Search for the Source of the Mekong, 1866-73'. She has worked for a number of London childrens publishers on a wide range of subjects including ancient history and exploration. She has an Masters Degree in Art History. Jill is the author of Artists in Their World: Paul Klee

This book has the following chapters: Who was Frida Kahlo? Childhood years Revolutionary Mexico The Accident Back to Life Marriage Diego Rivera The USA New York What is Communism? Betrayal Kahlo the Surrealist? Divorce Remarriage Declining Health Final Months Kahlo's Legacy The Husband and Wife team Timeline Glossary Museums and Galleries Index