Alebrijes, el Día de los Muertos y el sincretismo
Learning Objective
Puedo explicar la conexión entre los alebrijes, el Día de los Muertos y el sincretismo cultural.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
What are Alebrijes?
Mestizo
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The vibrant and fantastical creatures known as alebrijes originated from the fever dream of Pedro Linares Lopez, who recreated them using paper-mâché and cardboard.
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Alebrijes draw upon various supernatural creatures, art forms, and mythology from Mexico’s indigenous and European past, representing a mestizaje or blending of cultures.
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Cultural syncretism, as seen in alebrijes, is the mixing of different cultural traditions to create something new, blending Mesoamerican and Spanish influences into a unique art form.
Practice
6 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe la conexión entre los alebrijes y el sincretismo cultural, según el video.”
Teacher Guide
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