MarÃa Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European
film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created
one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted
portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; AgustÃn Lara, a
bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse. MarÃa Félix
(1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as
fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind
pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits;
Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; AgustÃn Lara, a bestselling song. But
she was nobody's muse. Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to
the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The
story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her
powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first
examines Félix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting
style and considering what they say about gender norms and a
woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and
benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her
image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her
life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary
audiences.
General
| Imprint: |
Tamesis Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World |
| Release date: |
October 2023 |
| First published: |
2023 |
| Authors: |
Niamh Thornton
(Author)
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-85566-372-5 |
| Subtitles: |
English
|
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-85566-372-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781855663725 |
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