Tina Modotti: A Fragile Life

Constantine, Mildred

ISBN 10: 0811805026 / ISBN 13: 9780811805025

Published by San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1993

About this Item

Small, square quarto in stiff paper covers. B&W photographs. Condition: two minor stress points to spine; inked gift inscription on half title page; else near fine. 199 pages.

Seller Inventory # 302779A

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tina Modotti: A Fragile Life
• Publisher: San Francisco: Chronicle Books
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811805026
• ISBN 13: 9780811805025
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 3 pounds

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Synopsis

Now widely recognized as one of the early twentieth century's most extraordinary photographers, Tina Modotti was remembered until recently more for her relationship to Edward Weston than for her own strong, sensuous work. This comprehensively produced biography, now published for the first time in paperback, captures in over 100 striking photographs and a sympathetic, meticulously researched text the fullness of a life wholly committed to political, personal, and artistic freedom. From her early days in Hollywood as a silent film actress, through the creative, fruitful years in Mexico with Weston and her political exile in 1930s Europe, to her sudden death in 1942, Tina Modotti's courage, clear vision, and dramatic flair made her one of the most internationally controversial and widely admired artistic figures of her day. Perceptive and authoritative, Tina Modotti lifts the veil on a fragile life of iron.

About the Authors

Mildred Constantine has had a distinguished career as an author, educator, and associate curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Mildred Constantine has had a distinguished career as an author, educator, and associate curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.