José Guadalupe Posada and Mexican Art

José Guadalupe Posada is considered the voice of pre-Revolution Mexico because he:

• Used urban Mexican popular symbols

• Was a commercial lithographer

• Worked with Antonio Vanegas Arroyo

• Created humorous calavera representations

What did José Guadalupe Posada illustrate with his engravings and etchings?

• Politicians

• Magic spells

• Scandals and gossip

• All of the above

What did José Guadalupe Posada sign on his prints?

• His full name

• His initials

• His nickname

• His signature

What is La Calavera Catrina?

• A famous mural by Diego Rivera

• A popular Mexican song

• A humorous calavera representation

• A fashionable hat worn by wealthy ladies

What does La Calavera Catrina symbolize?

• Rich people

• Death as the great equalizer

• Fashion and wealth

• Transcendent nature of death

Who included La Calavera Catrina in his mural?

• José Guadalupe Posada

• Antonio Vanegas Arroyo

• Diego Rivera

• Aguascalientes

What are literary calaveras?

• Skeletons in literature

• Funny poems in the form of satirical obituaries

• Newspapers published during Día de los muertos

• Positions of authority

What are literary calaveras often used for?

• Poking fun at politicians

• Celebrating celebrities

• Promoting hit songs

• Remembering loved ones

What is the hit song Despacito mentioned in the text?

• A famous Mexican folk song

• A popular song by José Guadalupe Posada

• A satirical obituary poem

• A humorous calavera representation

Who is the target audience for this quiz?

• Grade 12 students

• Art enthusiasts

• Mexican historians

• Politicians and celebrities