MODERN DAYS
Catrinas can be seen dressed in original European concept or representing the beautiful Mexican dresses. They are made of ceramic or in this case the artist is using “paper mache” being one of
a kind unique pieces.
catrinas
This Mexican icon was created by the Mexican muralist
Diego Rivera in 1948 .
ORIGINS
Jose Guadalupe Posada writer and ink illustrator, created satirical comics using skeletons to criticize the events of Mexico on the post- Imperialism time:
1864-1910 . The European influence on Mexican women dressing in expensive clothes, jewelry and make up was captured by Posada in a skull women “calaca garbancera” wearing only a fancy decorated hat and denying her Indian origins. Diego Rivera in 1948 brings Posada's concept and painted this female figure in his famous mural " Un Domingo en la Alameda " . He dressed her in fancy clothes and named Catrina. This icon take important part in the celebration of "Dia de Muertos" that has been nominated Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
MODERN DAYS
Catrinas can be seen dressed in original European concept or representing the beautiful Mexican dresses as a unique expresion of the artist.
They are made of ceramic or in this case the artist is using “paper mache” being one of a kind unique pieces.
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Paper mache piece representing the concept of Mexican ink illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada ( 1800- 1900 ) and rescued by Diego Rivera in 1948 by the cration of Catrinas .
Main Mexican icon that in modern times take part of the celebration of "Dia de Muertos" festivity designaded Intangible World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
