Bibliograph

Funny bones, Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras, Duncan Tonatiuh

Type

Label

Funny bones, Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras, Duncan Tonatiuh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Funny bones

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

897346087

Responsibility statement

Duncan Tonatiuh

Sub title

Posada and his Day of the Dead calaveras

Summary

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification