Day of the Dead Folk Art
Day of the Dead Folk Art

Author: Stevie Mack

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2015-07-13

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1423634446

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The folk art inspired by Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico and around the world, including the American Southwest, powerfully communicates the cultural traditions of this joyous holiday. As a companion volume to the authors' Day of the Dead, this book focuses on the artistic imagery of Day of the Dead, including the skulls, skeletons, and the iconic figure of Catrina, as seen in various pieces of market art, community art and contemporary art. The work and influence of important Mexican folk artists, such as Jose Guadalupe Posada and Diego Rivera, are represented and discussed. STEVIE MACK and KITTY WILLIAMS have led Day of the Dead art and cultural tours in Mexico for many years. Through their company CRIZMAC Art & Cultural Education Materials, Inc., they produce award-winning curriculum resources for schools and institutions, including video programs such as Flickering Lights: Days of the Dead. They live in Tucson, Arizona.

Folk Art Fusion
Folk Art Fusion

Author: Heather Galler

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 163322404X

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Folk art still influences everyday art in some surprising ways. Folk Art Fusion shows you how to blend classic subjects with new techniques to create a lovely work of art that is completely unique. Folk Art Fusion explores the colorful combination of art styles and presents them in modern folk art paintings. This is your chance to learn how traditional folk art continues to influence today's painters, and to discover how to create contemporary folk-art paintings yourself! Even if you're new to creating art, Folk Art Fusion makes creating your own works approachable with step-by-step projects. The projects are as varied as they are colorful. You will enjoy painting classic subjects painted with creative techniques and in popular styles, including flower fields, Frida Kahlo, the Tree of Life, a cat, a quaint English cottage, and much more. Colorful, contemporary, and inspirational, Folk Art Fusion allows artists of all skill levels to quickly discover the joy of creating modern, global-inspiredart in this time-treasured genre.

The Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead

Author: Flame Flame Tree

Publisher:

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781783616091

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The Day of the Dead is a festival of culture and youth, a celebration of life in death.The beautiful rituals, the sugar skulls, the costumes and the festivities have grown into a massive counter culture: art, movies, cartoons and literature have been consumed by the brilliant power of the Day of the Dead, tendered here in this lively new book.

Dia De Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos

Author: Blue Star Press

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-10-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1944515267

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Experience the rich, intricate visual designs of Mexican folk art in Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead and Sugar Skull Coloring Book! This special Celebration Edition features over 25 beautifully detailed patterns to color, allowing you to relax and de-stress while celebrating the Day of the Dead. Starkly traditional and ornately modern, Dia De Los Muertos includes: • Intricate sugar skulls • Calavera and Mexican folk art designs • Special heavy-weight paper • Perforated edges for easy removal and framing • Full color designs • Colorable bookmarks • 5x7 frameable cutouts • Numerous beautiful designs to honor our ancestors and celebrate life

Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead

Author: Kitty Williams

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2011-09

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1423620526

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The art and tradition behind this unique and joyous Mexican celebration. The Day of the Dead Celebration is the most important holiday of the year in Mexico and parts of the American Southwest, a joyful time when families remember their dead. Day of the Dead provides a colorful look at the iconic folk art and family traditions that play a vital role in the event, which happens across the country from October 31 through November 2.

Dia De Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos

Author:

Publisher: Blue Star Coloring

Published: 2015-04-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781941325094

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Experience the rich, intricate visual designs of Mexican Folk Art in this Dia De Los Muertos coloring book for adults. You'll find over 25 beautifully detailed patterns to color, allowing you to relax and de-stress while celebrating the Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead Coloring Book
Day of the Dead Coloring Book

Author: Thaneeya McArdle

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2014-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574219616

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This exotic coloring book for grownups presents 30 creative art activities based on Day of the Dead sugar skulls, printed on high quality extra-thick paper.