Discover the life and work of Frida Kahlo in this introduction to the iconic Mexican artist. Although her body of work is relatively small, Frida Kahlo has inspired adoration and admiration that few other artists have attained. This accessible and elegant book offers full page reproductions of a selection of her works, allowing for a broad appreciation of Kahlo's use of color, composition, and texture. The biographical text informs readers of her...

"Hans Holbein der Jüngere ist einer der bedeutendsten Maler der Renaissance. Er stammte aus einer Künstlerfamilie und erhielt schon früh Unterricht von seinem Vater Hans Holbein dem Älteren. Nach Stationen in Basel und Frankreich zog er nach London, wo er 1536 Hofmaler König Heinrichs VIII. wurde. Er ist berühmt für seine Porträts, insbesondere von Königen und bekannten Persönlichkeiten. Neben einer illustrierten Biographie, die den Künstler...

Get a glimpse into the life and work of painter, sculptor, and printmaker Edgar Degas, who is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism. Best known for his depictions of young dancers on the stage and in the studio, Degas was an accomplished draughtsman and portraitist of superb emotional depth. Much of his work eschewed bright colors and spontaneity for carefully studied interiors and scenes of daily life. This book explores the full range...