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This new reading brings a welcome perspective, which extends beyond Kahlo, and into the work of women artists in general. Beautifully designed, this collection might make your shelf bow, but it's worth it. --Aesthetica, December/January 2011
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For decades Judy Chicago has worked tirelessly to ensure that women's artistic achievements become a permanent part of our cultural heritage. In this sumptuous, large format book, she turns her attention to the work of Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most revered female painters. In this volume Chicago, together with her collaborator, art historian Frances Borzello, has handpicked a selection of Kahlo's work, a hundred portraits that speak to the full spectrum of women's experience. The result is a fascinating 'conversation' between two artistic icons, one that is further enhanced by a dialogue between Chicago and Borzello, an authority on women's portraiture. The book features each work on its own spread, facing commentary by Chicago and Borzello. Essays explore Kahlo's many facets: woman, artist, historical figure, and inspiration. Designed to evoke a Mexican retablo, or altarpiece, this volume reframes Frida Kahlo for a contemporary audience.
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Frida or Judy?,
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This review is from: Frida Kahlo: Face to Face (Hardcover)
This beautiful book, with its many beautiful plates, is devalued by Judy Chicargo's tiresome feminist comments and her constant reference to herself and her own art work. Thank goodness for Frances Borzello's sensible and enlightened commentary.
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Great book,
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This review is from: Frida Kahlo: Face to Face (Hardcover)
if you like this artist this book is great. One of things that struck me was the actual quality of the book itself. Have enjoyed it and keep going back to look at it.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Frida Kahlo Courtesy of Judy Chicago,
By Grady Harp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Frida Kahlo: Face to Face (Hardcover)
Judy Chicago is not only one of our more important artists today, she is also in the forefront of assuring that women artists from the past (think back to Artemisia Gentileschi -1593 to 1653 forward) as well as those of the present, both well known and emerging, are equally recognized with male artists. This very colorful and beautifully designed book is a testament to that mindset. Chicago with the able assistance of art historian Frances Borzello has selected a large number of works by the ever fascinating artist Frida Kahlo and has put together a survey of her early influences and her phenomenal output in tandem with the works that Chicago feels presents a case for exploring Kahlo's inspiration.While most of us are very familiar with the vast number of self portraits Kahlo painted, portraits that tell us as much about the art milieu of her time as any essay, there are many works presented here that are less well known and that deserve the attention the dialogue between Chicago and Borzello offer. The reproductions of both Kahlo's works as well as reproductions of frescoes, retablos, and other images from the past that can be noted as seeds in many of Kahlo's paintings are first class. From the rich cover of the book, emphasizing red (a favorite hue for Kahlo's dress and art), through to the details selected from Kahlo's works magnified for closer examination, this is a book of quality. And as if all of this shared imagery and information weren't enough this book is also a fine format for the gender issues both authors address. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, December 10 1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Gorgeous and informative,
By Ikubamay - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Frida Kahlo: Face to Face (Hardcover)
I saw this book at a museum in San Francisco and knew I had to get it as a gift for a family member. It makes a great coffee table book. The pictures are colorful and the text is easy to read.
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Another Book on Frida From Another Point of View,
By Pam Drapala "Pamela Carvajal Drapala" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Frida Kahlo: Face to Face (Hardcover)
In reference to the book, it is a good book and provided information not found in other books on Frida Kahlo. In reference to the book, I attended Judy Chicago's latest talk at the San Diego Art Museum this week on this book. Hundreds of people showed up to hear what Judy had to say. Judy has been part of the art circle since the 1970s, is knowledgeable about the art world, and is very well versed as a writer. Judy stated that women have not been acknowledge for their art in history. However; I believe the reason is because women were always responsible for having children and raising them. Creative women have had to chose between having an art career or having children, and it was not until the last 50 years that more women have become artists because technology has allowed them to do so. With washing machines, clothes dryers, dish washers, etc., women have had more time to create art when they wished. In the past women have not had a place in the art world according to Judy; therefore, women were not part of that world. Now that times are changing, so is the art world. I truly believe that technology has freed women to be what ever they desire to be, and I'm truly thankful for that.
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