Day of the Dead Folk Art /
Mack, Stevie.,
Day of the Dead Folk Art / Stevie Mack, Kitty Williams. - First edition. - 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
History of festivals to the dead -- Skulls and skeletons -- José Guadalupe Posada -- La Catrina -- Market art -- Community art -- Contemporary expressions.
The folk art inspired by Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico and around the world, including the American Southwest, powerfully communicates the cultural traditions of this joyous holiday. As a companion volume to the authors' Day of the Dead, this book focuses on the artistic imagery of Day of the Dead, including the skulls, skeletons, and the iconic figure of Catrina, as seen in various pieces of market art, community art and contemporary art. The work and influence of important Mexican folk artists, such as Jose Guadalupe Posada and Diego Rivera, are represented and discussed.
1423634438 9781423634430
1394327 QBI
2015004971
All Souls' Day in art.
Folk art--Mexico.
Folk art--Southwest, New.
Day of the Dead Folk Art / Stevie Mack, Kitty Williams. - First edition. - 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
History of festivals to the dead -- Skulls and skeletons -- José Guadalupe Posada -- La Catrina -- Market art -- Community art -- Contemporary expressions.
The folk art inspired by Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico and around the world, including the American Southwest, powerfully communicates the cultural traditions of this joyous holiday. As a companion volume to the authors' Day of the Dead, this book focuses on the artistic imagery of Day of the Dead, including the skulls, skeletons, and the iconic figure of Catrina, as seen in various pieces of market art, community art and contemporary art. The work and influence of important Mexican folk artists, such as Jose Guadalupe Posada and Diego Rivera, are represented and discussed.
1423634438 9781423634430
1394327 QBI
2015004971
All Souls' Day in art.
Folk art--Mexico.
Folk art--Southwest, New.