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Lucha
libre is professional wrestling in Mexico which began in the early
30's.
Its strongest characteristics are the colorful outfits and masks the
luchadores (wrestlers) wear, the screaming and cursing fans, and the
useless referees nobody every listens to. In this sport, which is
extremely popular not only in
its country of origin but in most of Central and South America countries,
Good and Bad wrestle in a constant fight for power and the popularity
with the audience. During the fight the luchador becomes the identity
he has had since
he first began to fight. For his entire career he behaves, talks and
moves according to his character's personality.
For my thesis I decided recreate the world of lucha libre for people
who had never hear anything about it. I designed four magazines and
a photo brochure.
The first magazine explains how to develop and identity for a luchador
and how the mask and outfit are designed. The second is an explanation
of the lucha libre moves and how it is practiced. The third describes
what is to be expected at
the arena, the commotion and excitement. The fourth narrates the history
and gives important dates and facts about lucha libre. The photo brochure
is a photo gallery of the luchador I created, the pictures where taken
by Francisco Pérez. By reading the magazines the reader can
have a clear idea of the visual and cultural overflow that is reflected
in lucha libre of the Mexican diversity. |
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