The Misadventures of the Romantic Cannibals

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The Misadventures of the Romantic Cannibals

2003

Enrique Chagoya (Mexican, born 1953) Printed by Bud Shark , and Evan Colbert Published by Shark's Ink, Lyons, Colorado (founded 1976)

In his satirical "codices" Chagoya pokes fun at such serious issues as politics, religion, and race. In imitation of ancient hand-painted histories of Aztec gods and rulers (showing the military victories of both), Chagoya creates his codices in color on amate paper, a modern type of handmade bark paper similar to that used by pre-conquest artisans. The artist's employment of the traditional format of the ancient codex-constructed as a series of folding panels that read from right to left-pays further homage to these early artifacts of Mexico's indigenous peoples.

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Object Details

Titles:

The Misadventures of the Romantic Cannibals

Date:

2003

Artists:

Enrique Chagoya (Mexican, born 1953) Printed by Bud Shark , and Evan Colbert Published by Shark's Ink, Lyons, Colorado (founded 1976)

Medium:

Accordion-fold book with color woodcuts and lithographs, printed in thirteen colors, on amate paper

Dimensions:

Sheet (book unfolded): 7 1/2 × 11 1/4 inches (19.1 × 28.6 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Print Revolving Fund, 2003

Accession Number:

2003-79-1

Geography:

Published in Lyons, Colorado, United States, North and Central America

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