A fresh, revealing look at the artist who continues to inspire new
generations of women Most people associate Georgia O'Keeffe with New
Mexico, painted cow skulls, and her flower paintings. She was revered
for so long--born in 1887, died at age ninety-eight in 1986--that we
forget how young, restless, passionate, searching, striking, even
fearful she once was--a dazzling, mysterious female force in bohemian
New York City during its heyday. In this distinctive book, Karen Karbo
cracks open the O'Keeffe icon in her characteristic style, making one of
the greatest women painters in American history vital and relevant for
yet another generation. She chronicles O'Keeffe's early life, her desire
to be an artist, and the key moment when art became her form of
self-expression. She also explores O'Keeffe's passionate love affair
with master photographer Alfred Stieglitz, who took a series of 500
black-and-white photographs of O'Keeffe during the early years of their
marriage. "How Georgia Became O'Keeffe: ""Lessons on the Art of Living"
delves into the long, extraordinary life of the renowned American
painter, exploring a range of universal themes--from how to discover and
nurture your individuality to what it means to be in a committed
relationship while maintaining your independence, from finding your own
style to developing the ability to take risks. Each chapter is built
around an aspect of living that concerns women today of all ages: how to
find your own path; work with passion and conviction; express yourself;
be in a relationship without sacrificing your sense of self; and do it
all with an effortless, unique style. As with Karbo's previous books,
"How Georgia Became O'Keeffe: Lessons on the Art of Living" is not a
traditional biography, but rather a compelling, contemporary
reassessment of the life of O'Keeffe with an eye toward understanding
what we can learn from her way of being in the world.
