The World of Frida Kahlo
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The World of Frida Kahlo
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The World of Frida Kahlo
This 1000-piece puzzle features the magical world of Frida Kahlo in glorious detail
Piece together the world of the genius that is Frida Kahlo in this art history jigsaw puzzle that tells the story of her life, her art, and her career.
Taking centre stage is Frida herself, surrounded by iconic elements of her life. Woven into the bustling Mexican scene are a huge cast of contemporary extras, including Kahlo's family and famous friends, as well as her various exotic pets. Those with a keen eye will also spot many references to her art, and the tragedies and triumphs of her career. For those just discovering Kahlo, the included poster guides the puzzler along the journey with facts about the 25 references found in the jigsaw.
Known for her self-portraits and representation of her Mexican heritage, the colourful scene in this puzzle conveys the spirit of Kahlo and her world. Travel through the medical traumas, family, love, and loss that encapsulated Kahlo's life, and discover the surrealist artist in a new light.
With 1000 pieces and a keepsake poster, The World of Frida Kahlo is an art puzzler's dream.
Included references:
- Paintings, including Viva la Vida (Long Live Life) and Memory of the Heart
- Medical struggles from contracting polio and a tragic bus accident
- Her iconic traditional Zapotec Mexican dresses as well as Kahlo's early career gender-subverting suits
- Her husband and artist, Diego Rivera
- Family relationships and her beloved pets
- Religious and political influences
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The World of Frida Kahlo by Holly Black has been praised for engaging art lovers with its vivid illustration celebrating Frida Kahlo's life and works. It has been recommended for those looking for a unique and colourful way to explore her world, providing an immersive experience for enthusiasts of art and culture.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786274953
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Game
Date Published: 23 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Laura Callaghan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 267.0mm
Height: 267.0mm
Weight: 0g
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About the Author
Laura Callaghan is a London-based Irish illustrator. Her work is hand-drawn using a mixture of watercolour, Indian ink and isograph pen. Clients include Tate, Adidas and MTV. Holly Black is editor-at-large of Elephant magazine, as well as freelance writer for AnOther, The Art Newspaper and Christie's.
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