The Mexican Day of the Dead El Dia de los Muertos The 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 Mexico

Traditional Altars or Ofrendas Sidewalk Tabletop

Ofrenda in a Mexican village.

Calaveras

Calaveras Parade

Calaveras Couple

Mexican sugar skulls are a traditional folk art from Mexico.

Traditional Ceramic Skulls

Ofrenda in Los Angeles made from television consoles.

Jose’ Guadalupe Posada (1852 – 1913) popularized the human skeleton Jose’ Guadalupe Posada (1852 – 1913) popularized the human skeleton. Posada was an engraver and artist who created cartoon illustrations for many popular tabloids specifically targeted at the masses. Calaveras satirized all elements of society, particularly the upper-class and government officials.

Posada Calavera Print Originals were always done in black and white

Colored Posada print

Posada Print

Posada prints inspired a new generation of artist. Frieda Kahlo

Diving Calavera

Calavera Couple

Pop-art Calaveras

Calaveras (skeletons) in product design.

Baseball Cap

Jewelry Designs

Tattoo Design

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

Looney tunes Calaveras

Movies

Books

This was presentation created by: Mrs. P. Mitchell 10-16-2009