Cultural traditions
There are many different cultural traditions that set apart the Latino community. These differences also make the art especially appealing. Such traditions include quinceañeras, El Día de los Muertos, El Día de la Independencia, piñatas, and many other other types. Below are just some examples of how these are influenced through art.
quinceañeras
Quiñceaneras are the equivalent to a "sweet 16th birthday party" for a young girl in the United States to a young Mexican girl when she turns 15. This is when she becomes a woman and has a grand celebration with lots of food, dancing, a beautiful gown, and all her friends and family are there to celebrate with her.
To the left is a mural of a young woman possibly at her quiñceanera.
To the left is a mural of a young woman possibly at her quiñceanera.
El día de la independencia
In September, Spanish speaking countries in the Americas celebrate their independence from Spain.
Poster by Malaquías Montoya and Jaime Valadez.
Poster by Malaquías Montoya and Jaime Valadez.
El Dia De los muertos
On November 1 and 2, Latinos celebrate and honor those who have passed away by presenting them with beautiful and ornate altars as well as other gifts that that person would have liked.
Skulls are a large influence of the art because of the purpose of the holiday itself. The painting to the left was done by Mike Molina.
Skulls are a large influence of the art because of the purpose of the holiday itself. The painting to the left was done by Mike Molina.