Meet artist Frida Kahlo and find out about her life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo created vibrantly hued paintings . . . and led an equally colorful life. Known for her self-

portraits, she became a feminist icon whose work now sells for millions of dollars. This lively biography looks at Frida's childhood--including her bout with polio--as well as her devotion to Mexican culture and political causes; the bus accident that left her in chronic pain but also sparked her career; and her marriage to Diego Rivera. Appealing illustrations, information on her breakthroughs and successes, and an index of major events reveal how Frida left her mark on humanity. A timeline and simple quiz help kids test their understanding and knowledge.

在这本插图引人入胜的传记中认识艺术家弗里达•卡罗，了解她的生平和作品。墨西哥艺术家弗里达•卡罗创作了充满活力的彩色油画……过着同样丰富多彩的生活。以自己的自画像而闻名的她是一名女权主义者偶像，她的作品现在卖出了几百万美元。这本生动的传记探讨了弗里达的童年——包括她的小儿麻痹症——以及她对墨西哥文化和政治事业的奉献；让她陷入长期痛苦但也触发了她事业的公交事故；她与迭戈•里维拉的婚姻。吸引人的插图、关于她几次突破和成功的信息，以及一份重大事件的索引揭示了弗里达如何留下自己的人性印记。一份大事年表和简单的测试有可以帮助孩子们测试的他们理解程度和知识。