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   Why does La Catrina celebrate Dia de los Muertos?

   • In present day – La Catrina is linked to the celebration of el Dia de los Muertos almost seamlessly – through the decorated sugar skulls, face paint, and elegant dress worn by festival goers – she gives a modern nod to the ancient Aztec queen of the underworld, Mictēcacihuātl.

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   Why is La Catrina so famous?

   • Back in Mexico she’d been virtually unknown, but the U.S. exhibition made La Catrina an international sensation. Today, La Catrina is Posada’s most recognizable creation. She’s the icon of Day of the Dead, Mexico’s annual fiesta in honor of the deceased that takes place annually on Nov. 1 and 2.

   How ‘La Catrina’ became the iconic symbol for the Day of the Dead

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   What is the story of La Catrina?

   • The story of La Catrina involves three of Mexico’s most famous artists across two generations and the power of art as a reflection of society. JOSE GUADALUPE POSADA, La Calavera Catrina, c. 1910, lithograph La Catrina has become the “face” of the Dia de los Muertos holiday – but she was not the first!

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   What does La Calavera Catrina symbolize?

   • Rivera thus transformed Catrina into a central symbol of the duality of Mexican history, religion, and life and death itself. La Calavera Catrina A figurine resembling La Calavera Catrina is used to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 1 and 2.

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   Who created La Calavera Catrina?

   • La Calavera Catrina (“The Dapper Skull” or “The Dapper Skeleton”)—the figure’s name in full—was created by Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada in the early 20th century and became an icon in Mexico through her popularization by artists such as Mexican muralist Diego Rivera and a traveling art exhibition during World War II.

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   Who created La Catrina?

   • The ofrenda tradition has carried on to present day – combining with Catholic customs around All Saints Day. The original La Catrina was created by Mexican Illustrator, Jose Guadalupe Posada as part of his series of satirical lithographs that addressed political and societal issues and were published for the masses in the Mexican press.

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   La Calavera Catrina ("The Dapper [female] Skull") had its origin as a zinc etching created by the Mexican printmaker and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada (1852–1913). The image is usually dated c. 1910 –12.

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   2 days ago · Catrina was created by printmaker Jose Guadalupe Posada and became an icon in Mexico through her popularization by artists such as Diego Rivera.

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   Oct 29, 2023 · Today, La Catrina is Posada’s most recognizable creation. She’s the icon of Day of the Dead, Mexico’s annual fiesta in honor of the deceased that takes place annually on Nov. 1 and 2. Her...

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   Nov 2, 2020 · In present day – La Catrina is linked to the celebration of el Dia de los Muertos almost seamlessly – through the decorated sugar skulls, face paint, and elegant dress worn by festival goers – she gives a modern nod to the ancient Aztec queen of the underworld, Mictēcacihuātl.

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   Oct 24, 2023 · Today, La Catrina is Posada’s most recognizable creation. She’s the icon of , Mexico’s annual fiesta in honor of the deceased that takes place annually on Nov. 1 and 2. Her visage is...

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8. www.msn.com › en-us › newsThe Skeleton Queen: How La Catrina Became the Icon of ... - MSN

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   Today, La Catrina is a staple of Día de los Muertos festivities. Her image appears on everything from sugar skulls and papel picado (decorative paper banners) to costumes and face paint.

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   22 hours ago · Despite the obvious chronology and macabre themes, Día de los Muertos has nothing to do with Halloween. They’re entirely separate, unique holidays. Practices that endure to the modern day include constructing altars with photos of the deceased or any of the deceased’s favorite foods and sculpting “calaveras,” or decorative skulls, from ...