Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Book of the Week: Kahlo by Andrea Kettenmann

Theme for July is Storytelling 
Storytelling brings out the most joyful memories of one’s life. In my case, storytelling reminds me of when I was a child and my mother used to tell me stories about fairy tales, which at that age I was completely amazed by them. I loved them! 
However, storytelling has its own meaning for everyone. So stop today by La Casa Azul Bookstore, enjoy your new book of the week, and let the magic of storytelling transport you to the journey waiting to be explore.
- Yajaira




Kahlo by  Andrea Kettenmann



Synopsis:  
 “An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, discussing her cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.” 
(http://books.google.com)

Review:
It’s absolutely an astonishing read! If you’re looking to acquirelegitimate background information on Kahlo’s works or just enrich yourself with knowledge about one of the most influential artists of Latin America, this is the book for you!
Stay tuned for the weekly selections that La Casa Azul Bookstore will feature and share some of your thoughts on storytelling!

1 comment:

  1. This book compels reflection, as it presents a female artist who drew on her somber, tragic biography for her greatest work. In Kahlo, the viewer confronts suffering, permeating like a dagger deeply into the life of a woman and of a people, colonized, demeaned, transformed Mexico.

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