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| Institution | California Univ., Santa Barbara. University Library. |
|---|---|
| Titel | Dia de los Muertos: An Illustrated Essay and Bibliography. |
| Quelle | (1983), (48 Seiten) |
| Sprache | englisch; spanisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Artists; Biographies; Cultural Activities; Cultural Background; Death; Essays; Folk Culture; Hispanic American Culture; Holidays; Mexican Americans; Mexico |
| Abstract | Among Mexico's most original traditions is the holiday dedicated to honoring the dead, Dia de los Muertos, November 2. This tradition combines aspects that define the national spirit. At the same time that it is a solemn festivity to remember the dead, it becomes a fiesta in its own right. Death, more than a thing to be feared, becomes the motif around which to celebrate the joy of living. November 2 is a day when life and death become inseparable. The Day of the Dead has been celebrated in the Southwest since Mexican settlers arrived in the 18th century. Instead of disappearing amidst modern life and technology, this tradition has flourished in recent times and is now observed in most Chicano communities. The lack of information on the origin and meaning of this enduring tradition is the principal reason for publishing the materials presented here. An essay in Spanish by Luis Leal, with English translation by Gladys Leal, traces the history of the Day of the Dead, discusses Aztec and medieval Spanish influences, and describes the customs of the day. Reprinted from "Mexican Folkway" (1930) with English translation, a biographical sketch of Jose Guadalupe Posada, by Diego Rivera, tells about the artist who preserved this tradition in the visual arts with his satirical lithographs of the day's events. A 76-item bibliography, compiled by Salvador Guerena and Raquel Quiroz Gonzalez, aims to increase access to source information on this intriguing and little understood aspect of the Mexican/Chicano experience. This publication contains many illustrations, some by Posada. (SV) |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
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