Calaveras - grotesque yet lively images of costumed skeletons - represent a traditional aspect of the Mexican holiday known as the Day of the Dead, when people celebrate the memories of departed loved ones. This compilation of 187 multi-character prints and spot illustrations was drawn from a variety of authentic sources, including many works by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), Mexico's most illustrious graphic artist. Posada took the calaveras custom to new heights, transforming the cavorting skeletons into imaginative expressions of social and political satire.A century later, these striking drawings, engravings, and etchings continue to pulse with vitality, offering modern designers a timeless source of royalty-free art. In addition to the book's lavish selection of illustrations, a bonus CD-ROM features all of the print images in JPEG and TIFF formats.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN-13
9780486480268
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94830477
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Day of the Dead: a Pictorial Archive of Dia De Los Muertos
Author
Not Available
Format
Mixed Media
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
229mm
Item Weight
549g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Dover Pictorial Archive
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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