Day Of The Dead Research Paper

The celebrations of holidays include art. Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that is traced back more than 2,500 years to the rituals of ancient indigenous tribes of Mexico. This holiday celebrates the family and friends who have passed. Day of the Dead is celebrated the 1st and 2nd of November. They believe that overnight on Dia de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) the souls of their loved ones whom have passed will return to visit their family and friends who are living. People who celebrate this holiday will celebrate through the making of food, clothing, and art. Some artists who celebrate Day of the Dead will set up a “pop up” shop in different areas from where they live to sell their artwork they create. Claudia Martinez, an artist …show more content…
An ofrenda is basically a shrine that has the favorite foods, drinks, flowers, toys and personal items of the ones who they are celebrating. Ofrendas are considered to be art not only because they may consists of artwork but because the ofrendas itself has a meaning and someone has created it. No two ofrendas are alike every single one is different, from the things that they consist of to how people display them. Some people use tables or corners of the room, while others create altars and use a whole room devoted to just one person. In the article “Do this in memory” the author describes two of her favorite ofrendas that she remembers. She describes how different they …show more content…
He uses bold colors and layering of acrylics, gouache, and enamel to create unforgettable paintings with intriguing narratives. He paints his Day of the Dead art on anything from instruments to clay boards to antiques. When he is finished with the piece he then builds a custom wood frame to complete his vision. Lozeau’s art is shown in galleries on three continents and is featured in numerous books and