Funny bones: Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras

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Tonatiuh, Duncan

Tonatiuh, Duncan

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Presents the life of the Mexican artist, who became famous for his drawings of skeletons in multiple everyday poses which have become identified with the Mexican Day of the Dead. Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras--skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities--came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe's, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity. The book includes an author's note, bibliography, glossary, and index.

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Athens Drive Community
Fuquay-Varina Community
Holly Springs Community
Leesville Community
Morrisville Community
North Regional
Northeast Regional
Oberlin Regional

9781419716478

2015

Abrams Books for Young Readers

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Engravers -- Mexico -- Biography
Engravers -- Mexico -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Human skeleton in art
Human skeleton in art -- Juvenile literature
Posada, José Guadalupe, -- 1852-1913
Posada, José Guadalupe, -- 1852-1913 -- Juvenile literature

Funny bones : Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras

Funny bones : Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras / Duncan Tonatiuh

Funny bones

Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras

Engravers
Human skeleton in art
Posada, José Guadalupe