Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Their Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities

by Carol Sabbeth

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Children will find artistic inspiration as they learn about iconic artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in these imaginative and colorful activities. The art and ideas of Kahlo and Rivera are explored through projects that include painting a self-portrait Kahlo-style, creating a mural with a social message like Rivera, making a Day of the Dead ofrenda, and crafting an Olmec head carving. Vibrant illustrations throughout the book include Rivera's murals and paintings, Kahlo's dreamscapes and show more self-portraits, pre-Columbian art and Mexican folk art, as well as many photographs of the two artists. Children will learn that art is more than just pretty pictures; it can be a way to express the artist's innermost feelings, a source of everyday joy and fun, an outlet for political ideas, and an expression of hope for a better world. Sidebars will introduce children to other Mexican artists and other notable female artists. A time line, listings of art museums and places where Kahlo and Rivera's art can be viewed, and a list of relevant websites complete this cross-cultural art experience. show less

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Their Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities

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Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS
759.972Arts & recreationPaintingHistory, geographic treatment, biographyOther geographic areasNorth AmericaMexico and Central America
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N350 .S225Fine ArtsVisual artsStudy and teaching. Research
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