Carr, O’Keeffe, Kahlo : Places of Their Own

$25.00 CAD

pp. 366, color illusatrtions of the art works, “This original and thought-provoking book compares the art, lives, and achievements of three great artists of the Americas: Emily Carr (1871-1945) of Canada, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) of the United States, and Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) of Mexico. Each became her country’s preeminent woman painter in the twentieth century, and all explored similar issues in their painting. Sharyn Udall shows how each artist searched for an authentic, personal identity and analyzes in detail the issues these women faced in relation to nationality, nature, gender, and the creation of a personal mythology.”

In stock

SKU: 166751 Category:

Book Information

ISBN 0300079583
ISBN13 9780300079586
Number of pages 366
Original Title Carr, O'Keeffe, Kahlo : Places of Their Own
Published Date 2000
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 4to
Place of Publication New Haven
Edition First Edition
Category:
Author:
Publisher:

Description

pp. 366, color illusatrtions of the art works, “This original and thought-provoking book compares the art, lives, and achievements of three great artists of the Americas: Emily Carr (1871-1945) of Canada, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) of the United States, and Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) of Mexico. Each became her country’s preeminent woman painter in the twentieth century, and all explored similar issues in their painting. Sharyn Udall shows how each artist searched for an authentic, personal identity and analyzes in detail the issues these women faced in relation to nationality, nature, gender, and the creation of a personal mythology.”

Additional information

Weight 2 kg