Sabbeth, Carol. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Their Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities.SABBETH, Carol. Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo[1](July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) was a Mexican painter, who has achieved great international popularity. She painted using vibrant colors in a style that was influenced by indigenous cultures of Mexico as well as European influences that include and Diego Diego is a Spanish male name, derived from the Hebrew Yaʿqob (Jacob), the name of Saint James the Great, via Sant Yago, re-analysed as Santiago and SanDiego. Rivera, their lives and ideas, 24 activities. (For Kids series.). Chicago Chicago, city, United States Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837. Review Press. 160p. illus. bibliog. index. c2005. 1-5565-2569-9. $17.95. J This book is a good catch for anyone interested in the art of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. In addition to teaching the reader about the lives of these two renowned artists and the artistic traditions that influenced them, the author offers suggestions for a number of hands-on projects as a way of helping readers literally get a taste of Mexican Mexican named after or originating in Mexico. Mexican axolotl see ambystomamexicanum. Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum culture and its art. For instance, there are instructions on how to paint a self-portrait "Kahlo-style," as well as directions for making the famous bread--"pan de muerto The pan de muerto is a type of bread from Mexico baked during the Día de muertos season, around September and October (holiday on November 2). It is a soft bread covered with sugar, round shaped with pieces of bread representing bones on it, and another bread sphere on the top "--that is eaten during the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead. Ultimately, this book is an excellent tool for teaching in that it encourages students to actually participate in the creative process about which they are learning. Beth Lizardo, College Student, NY J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. |
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