Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Materials
Latinx
Books
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The Day of the Dead by
ISBN: 9780875653495Publication Date: 2007-08-23The Day of the Dead book expresses the joy, sorrow, and ritual of the many public celebrations of the festival. Defibaugh's quiet, subtle perceptions distinguish his photographic vision. His approach is to perceive, compose, and capture all the visual elements and fit the analogous body language and facial expressions into his images. Albro's illuminating personal essay introduces the Muertos culture of the people of Oaxaca. -
Day of the Dead A Passion for Life by
ISBN: 0979162408Publication Date: 2007-06-01Discusses how the people of Mexico honor their loved ones in death through the celebration of All Souls Day. -
The Art of the Book of Life by
ISBN: 1616555335Publication Date: 2014-10-14Directed by Jorge Gutierrez (Mad, 2010, Warner Bros.) and produced by Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, 2006, Estudios Picasso), The Book of Life is set to become one of the most popular animated movies of 2014. This comprehensive collection of artwork, production notes and never-before-seen sketches is an unbeatable companion to the film, and an inspirational guide for aspiring filmmakers. -
On the Path of Marigolds by
ISBN: 9781938086724Publication Date: 2019-10-03El día de los muertos (which actually lasts two days on November 1-2) is a time to gather with friends and families to feast, pray, dance, and honor the lives of those who have died. From the preparation of the food and flowers to the sanctification of the public and private spaces, to the ceremony itself, Murdy captures the spirit, beauty, and magic of this sacred observance.On the Path of Marigolds features ninety of Murdy's most stunning images of celebrations from three villages--Teotitlán del Valle in Oaxaca, Huaquechua in Puebla, and the communities around Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán--along with a conversation between her and Cesáro Moreno, Director of Visual Arts and Chief Curator of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, and an essay by Mexican-American writer Denise Chávez. -
Frida Kahlo by
ISBN: 9783791383880Publication Date: 2017-11-07In this illustrated "biography", Vanna Vinci captures the spirit of Kahlo's world in boldly colored, minutely detailed illustrations. Blending facts and history with dreamlike and surreal sequences, Vinci creates an intimate portrayal of an artist who incorporated her life experiences into her art. Burning love and crushing loss, incredible joy and deep despair--these were all part of Kahlo's life and part of the paintings that are some of the most celebrated art of all time. Filled with images that populated Kahlo's work--monkeys and parrots, traditional clothing and lush gardens--Vinci imbues her text and drawings with an artist's perception and sensitivity. The result is an evocative, fittingly passionate tribute to a legendary figure. -
Frida by
ISBN: 0590203207Publication Date: 2002-02-01Jonah Winter and Ana Juan have drawn on both the art and the life to create a playful, insightful tribute to one of the twentieth century's most influential artists. Viva Frida!
Articles
DVD
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Book of Life
Call Number: Media Collection Video record 40042 BLU or 40042 DVDTHE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. -
Coco
Call Number: Media Collection Video record 45473 BLU disc 1-2 or 45473 DVDDespite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.