Artfully and accurately rendered in the tradition of Mexico's Day of the Dead, this set of whimsical, vividly costumed skeleton figures honors the memory of the departed. This bilingual collection features 2 paper dolls, 15 ornate costumes, a variety of altar offerings, and a bonus sticker poster. A festive twist for the Halloween season! Dover Original.
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Mexican Folk Art Tattoos by Marty Noble Drawn from the rich heritage of Mexican folk art, a quartet of tattoos awaits you. Set includes a mosaic armadillo, flower-embellished skull, dotty donkey, and "Day of the Dead" pallbearers in a splash of vivid color.
Ancient Mexican Designs by Gregory Mirow 240 meticulously reproduced motifs from the pre-Columbian world include Aztec calendars, animals, mythological characters, scores of other striking images — from codices, Maya hieroglyphs, mask panels, Olmec pottery figures, more. Royalty free.
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Mexican Mural Paintings by Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros: 24 Cards by James Spero Stirring details from 24 murals created during one of the most spectacular and influential artistic movements of the 20th century — monumental and stylized in form, boldly colorful, passionately political. With introduction and captions.
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Idols Behind Altars: Modern Mexican Art and Its Cultural Roots by Anita Brenner Critical study ranges from pre-Columbian times through the 20th century to explore Mexico's intrinsic association between art and religion; the role of iconography in Mexican art; and the return to native values. Unabridged reprint of the classic 1929 edition. 118 black-and-white illustrations.
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