Tonatiuh Duncan
Tonatiuh Duncan - Funny Bones Posada And His Day Of The Dead Calaveras - Hardcover
Tonatiuh Duncan - Funny Bones Posada And His Day Of The Dead Calaveras - Hardcover
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Description: Discover the story behind Jos Guadalupe Posada's iconic D a de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award - winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year A Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner A Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor Book An AL a/ ALSC Notable Children's Book Funny Bones tells the story of how calaveras came to be. The amusing figures are the creation of Mexican artist Jos Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852 1913). Lupe learned the art of printing at a young age and soon had his own shop. In a country that was not known for freedom of speech he drew political cartoons much to the amusement of the local population but not to the politicians. While he continued to draw cartoons he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico's D a de Muertos festival. Calaveras are skeletons performing all sorts of activities both everyday and festive: dancing in the streets playing instruments in a band pedaling bicycles promenading in the park and even sweeping the sidewalks. They are not intended to be frightening but rather to celebrate the joy of living and provide humorous observations about people. Author and illustrator Tonatiuh relates the pivotal moments of Lupe's life and explains the different artistic processes he used. Juxtaposing his own artwork with Lupe's Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity. Playful but informative a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work. Booklist (Starred Review) Artistically beautiful and factually accessible effectively blends artistic and political content for young readers. Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
Title: Funny Bones Posada And His Day Of The Dead Calaveras
Author(s): Tonatiuh Duncan
Publisher: Abrams
Barcode: 9781419716478
Pages: 40 Pages
Publication Date: 8/25/2015
Category: People & Places (Children's / Teenage)
Description: Discover the story behind Jos Guadalupe Posada's iconic D a de Muertos skeletons in this fascinating picture book from award - winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year A Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner A Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor Book An AL a/ ALSC Notable Children's Book Funny Bones tells the story of how calaveras came to be. The amusing figures are the creation of Mexican artist Jos Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852 1913). Lupe learned the art of printing at a young age and soon had his own shop. In a country that was not known for freedom of speech he drew political cartoons much to the amusement of the local population but not to the politicians. While he continued to draw cartoons he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico's D a de Muertos festival. Calaveras are skeletons performing all sorts of activities both everyday and festive: dancing in the streets playing instruments in a band pedaling bicycles promenading in the park and even sweeping the sidewalks. They are not intended to be frightening but rather to celebrate the joy of living and provide humorous observations about people. Author and illustrator Tonatiuh relates the pivotal moments of Lupe's life and explains the different artistic processes he used. Juxtaposing his own artwork with Lupe's Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity. Playful but informative a fascinating introduction to the artist and his work. Booklist (Starred Review) Artistically beautiful and factually accessible effectively blends artistic and political content for young readers. Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
Title: Funny Bones Posada And His Day Of The Dead Calaveras
Author(s): Tonatiuh Duncan
Publisher: Abrams
Barcode: 9781419716478
Pages: 40 Pages
Publication Date: 8/25/2015
Category: People & Places (Children's / Teenage)
