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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

by Duncan Tonatiuh
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About this book

A picture book biography of Jose 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 Dia 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.

Book Details

ISBN13 9781419716478
ISBN10 1419716476
Series/Work OL20006832W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Harry N. Abrams
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

Subjects

age:max:10 age:min:6 Artists, juvenile literature Artists, mexican award:Pura_Belpre_award Biography Engravers Engraving Figure drawing grade:max:5 grade:min:1 Human skeleton in art Juvenile literature Mexico, biography

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