Bernier-Grand, C.T. (2009). Diego bigger than life.
Tarrytown, N.Y.: Marshall Cavendish Corporation.
Summary:
(Pura Belpre Award)
This beautifully written biography of artist Diego Rivera is written in the
form of prose poetry.The poetry is written in first person free verse. The
poems are in chronological order. It begins with the birth of him and his
twin. It then explainsthe death of his brother and birth of his sister. He falls
in love with art and various women, including the famous artist Frida Kahlo.
Unfortunately, he loves all that is beautiful and is unable to be faithful to his
partners in life. Frida dies and Diego marries a artist agent. His days are
few as he fights cancer. He realizes that God gave him chances to enjoy life
with those he loved but he did not take advantage of it as he should have.
form of prose poetry.The poetry is written in first person free verse. The
poems are in chronological order. It begins with the birth of him and his
twin. It then explainsthe death of his brother and birth of his sister. He falls
in love with art and various women, including the famous artist Frida Kahlo.
Unfortunately, he loves all that is beautiful and is unable to be faithful to his
partners in life. Frida dies and Diego marries a artist agent. His days are
few as he fights cancer. He realizes that God gave him chances to enjoy life
with those he loved but he did not take advantage of it as he should have.
Illustrations:
The illustrations are captivating and inspiring. The rich colors and
attention to detail portrays Diego's love for art, life, and himself. The
majority of the illustrations are that of Diego painting or accompanying a
woman. Both are passions in his life.
My Rating: Thumbs up!
attention to detail portrays Diego's love for art, life, and himself. The
majority of the illustrations are that of Diego painting or accompanying a
woman. Both are passions in his life.
My Rating: Thumbs up!
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