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VISUAL ARTS PASSPORT (VAN GOGH (VAN GOGH), PAUL CÉZZANE (Paul Cézzane),…

- - - - Illustrators, on the other hand, will typically do commercial work for companies like comic book houses, publishing houses and advertising agencies. They do a lot more drawing, designing of product packaging, working on book illustrations, creating company logos, and graphic novels.
- - - - Sugar skulls. As an example of the enlacing of pre-Hispanic and Christian elements that combine to define this tradition, the small sugar skulls symbolize Miquiztli, the God of death, as well as representing the victory of the Trinity. Sugar skulls typically have the name on the deceased on their forehead, are one of the most common items placed on the altars or offerings.
        
        Copal. The special fragrance of this ancient origin resin from a tree of the same name, has two meanings: the first is to purify the place of evil spirits where the altar is located, and the other is a connection with the sky – it is believed that as the aromatic smoke of the copal rises, it makes a connection with the dead.
        
        Tapete de Arena. Literally meaning “rug of sand,” a tapete de arena is a decoration on the ground in front of or on the side of a Day of the Dead altar. They can be made with sand, or with a variety of other materials like flowers, dirt, corn, beans, rice and lentils.
- - - - A Wooden Cross. The display of the Christian cross symbolizes the forgiveness of any remaining sins of the deceased.
        
        Papel Picado. These are the colorful tissue paper rectangles that are cut to display Dia de Muertos designs and hung from string above altars, and places on the front and sides of altars
        
        Petate. A petate is a bedroll woven from the palms of the petate palm, that is placed in front of the altar as a place to kneel in reflection, or pray.
        
        Other adornments. A variety of colorful decorations, artwork, cardboard figures, ceramic skulls, crosses and other adornments made from real and paper flowers are added to the altar to add a festive element to this symbol of mourning and remembrance.