mexico

Examines the life and times of the noted Mexican muralist, discussing his art and politics.

Examines the life and work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, discussing her personal and political activities, her artistic development, and how the times in which she lived influenced her art.

Provides an introduction to the food culture of Mexico, exploring the historical and geographical factors that have shaped Mexican food, and discussing major ingredients, preparation, different types of meals and restaurants, special occasion foods, and diet and nutrition. Includes recipes.

Celaya "Lala" Reyes, traveling from Chicago to Mexico City each summer, draws together stories of her Mexican-American family of shawl-makers, including her papa and Awful Grandmother.

Describes the history, cultural significance, and select techniques of thirteen important artistic media in Mexico, including pottery, textiles, and masks.

An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, discussing her cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

Provides color photographs and descriptions of forty-eight works of Mexican art, arranged chronologically over the course of 3,500 years, from 1500 B.C. to 1987.

Traces the history of Spanish exploration of the American Southwest and Mexico.

Discusses the life and work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, her tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera, and her international reputation.

A biography of the Zapotec Indian who grew up to become the President of Mexico and lead his country in a war for independence.