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Work InformationFunny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras by Duncan Tonatiuh
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This picture book focuses on the life of Jose Guadalupe Posada and how his calavera (skull/skeleton) artwork developed. Wonderfully depicted is the print that Posada was exposed to and how it advanced and transformed throughout his lifetime. His work is particularly connected to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. The book illustrations are an incredible mixture of Posada and author/ illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh. Fascinating short biography, exploration of the origins of Day of the Dead imagery and printmaking. It's a pretty heady combination, and the extremely cool illustrations add a lot to the experience. I do think it's an over simplification to attribute all printed calavera-like imagery to Posada, given both Holbein and Duhrer's dance of death woodcuts, but it's very interesting that the popularity of them can be dated to him. Summary: A nonfictional account of Mexican "Day of the Dead" traditions involving bone art. Largely a biography of "Don Lupe" Posada, a printer and artist who did memorable Day of the Dead mass communication art. Personal Reflection: Another book by Duncan Tonatiuh, featuring his characteristic "cartoony" version of ancient Mesoamerican artistic style. Tonatiuh's art is excellent and evocative. The prose and storytelling is less so. It is interesting, but conventional and academic. At times it is expressly student/teacher focused and includes questions within the narrative that are intended for a student reader. Not sure this works particularly well though. The life of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada is explored through whimsical illustrations that blend Posada’s original works with Tonatiuh’s. Posada is best known for his calaveras (skeletons), which have become synonymous with the Day of the Dead festival. Author’s Note, Glossary, Bibliography, Art Credits, Where You Can See Posada’s Work in the U.S.A. Primary-Middle. This book focuses on the life of Jose Guadalupe Posada, his career, and how he inspired the traditional art style of Calaveras. It's a great informational text on art history and also Mexican history from the 1850's to the early 1900's. This would be great for art history, Mexican history, or tel Dia de los Muertos. no reviews | add a review
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HTML: 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. .No library descriptions found. |
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