El Dia de los MuertosEl Dia de los Muertos

The Mexican Day of the DeadThe Mexican Day of the Dead

The Days of the dead are celebrated in many Latin American countries but no where to the extent they are in Mexico. A national holiday

in Mexico, a joyous and sacred time to welcome the souls of the dead; it is a

celebration in which the living and the dead are joined together if even for a short time.

November first honors departed children, los angelitos while November second focuses on

the departed adults.

Cemetery in MexicoCemetery in Mexico

Traditional Altars or OfrendasTraditional Altars or Ofrendas

Sidewalk Tabletop

Ofrenda in a Mexican village.Ofrenda in a Mexican village.

CalaverasCalaveras

Calaveras ParadeCalaveras Parade

Calaveras CoupleCalaveras Couple

Mexican sugar skulls are a Mexican sugar skulls are a traditional folk art from Mexico.traditional folk art from Mexico.

Traditional Ceramic SkullsTraditional Ceramic Skulls

Ofrenda in Los Angeles made Ofrenda in Los Angeles made from television consoles.from television consoles.

Jose’ Guadalupe Posada (1852 – Jose’ Guadalupe Posada (1852 – 1913) popularized the human 1913) popularized the human

skeleton. Posada was an engraver skeleton. Posada was an engraver and artist who created cartoon and artist who created cartoon illustrations for many popular illustrations for many popular

tabloids specifically targeted at the tabloids specifically targeted at the masses. Calaveras satirized all masses. Calaveras satirized all elements of society, particularly elements of society, particularly the upper-class and government the upper-class and government

officials.officials.

Posada Calavera PrintPosada Calavera Print

Originals were always done in black and white

Colored Posada printColored Posada print

Posada PrintPosada Print

Posada prints inspired a new Posada prints inspired a new generation of artist.generation of artist.

Frieda Kahlo

Diving CalaveraDiving Calavera

Calavera CoupleCalavera Couple

Pop-art CalaverasPop-art Calaveras

Calaveras (skeletons) in product Calaveras (skeletons) in product design.design.

Baseball CapBaseball Cap

Jewelry Designs

Tattoo DesignTattoo Design

Skeleton figures used in the Skeleton figures used in the Day of the Dead celebrations Day of the Dead celebrations have provided inspiration for have provided inspiration for those working in film and those working in film and printed media.printed media.

Looney tunes CalaverasLooney tunes Calaveras

MoviesMovies

BooksBooks

This was presentation This was presentation created by:created by:

Mrs. P. MitchellMrs. P. Mitchell10-16-200910-16-2009