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Sinopsis: El creciente atractivo que despierta la naturaleza, el interés por la identificación de los árboles y las flores silvestres o por la observación de animales salvajes, ha incrementado la aficion por la fotografia, en un intento por plasmar en ima

El autor ha trabajado sobre las huellas que permanecen tras los procesos de transformación urbana, construyendo así una poderosa metáfora sobre la fotografía y su poder de registro y evocación. En este libro es el Berlin del muro simbolo emblematico de

Edición en castellano-inglés.

La fotografía vista desde su definición clásica, es concebida como un procedimiento de registro, una técnica para capturar imágenes que permiten la reproducción y la multiplicación. De esta forma, nos topamos con conceptos ligados a las nociones convencionales del espacio y la objetividad, que desde siempre prevalecieron a la hora de hablar de la imagen fotográfica. Pero a su vez, estas ideas se contraponen con las de las imágenes que tienen una pretensión artística, es decir, cuando cuestionan esas funciones históricas e intervienen el carácter contingente de la imagen y el productor de ellas. Esta ruptura con aquellas prácticas, este desnivel, conlleva efectos energéticos; nace una dinámica nueva, que se esclarece con un enfoque no tanto histórico como analítico, que es tratado en este texto con lucidez y profundidad.

Discover which of Earth s wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world s natural treasures Landscape photography is combined with 3D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and how features form To complete the all round picture the plants and animals that inhabit the environments are also included making Natural Wonders of the World a celebration of our world and the most accessible ever guide to Earth s geological processes and features In this book about the world you will find Photography of animals nature and sites from across the globe to create a visual celebration of our planet s natural beauty Artworks and digital terrain models constructed from satellite and other data explain how features were formed and reveal their hidden sides Detailed chapters on different continents worldwide including Asia Europe North America and Africa Facts statistics maps and explanations about our planet s plants and animals As well as information about rainforests glaciers and oceans Also explore extreme weather conditions such as Cyclones Thunderstorms Tornadoes sandstorms and dust storms in Natural wonders of the World This book is organised continent b

The London Youth Portraits is Derek Ridgers beautifully illustrated time capsule of style and subculture in 1980s England

An accessible yet critical introduction to African photography and cinema from the mid 20th century to the present day The African Gaze is a comprehensive exploration of postcolonial and contemporary photography and cinema from Africa Drawing from archival imagery and documents interviews with the photographers and filmmakers in some cases family members close associates if the artist is deceased and contributions from writers scholars and curators it maps a comprehensive introduction to African moving and still imagery This is a hugely important and timely publication engagement with Black and African histories is stronger than ever before and long overdue The major names of African photography such as Malick Sidib Sanl Sory and Seydou Keta have become highly collectible in the art market while African cinema pioneered by filmmakers such as Ousmane Sembne in 1960s Senegal is now recognized for its creative innovation and storytelling For anyone drawn to African photography and film this book will provide an exciting and accessible overview Featuring interviews with Samuel Fosso and Souleymane Ciss

És indiscutible que Joan Llompart Torrelló és una figura importantíssima del fotoperiodisme local i d’una generació de fotògrafs professionals (Adrover, Juanet, Salleras, entre d’altres) que visquere

The life of pioneering photographer Barbara Ker Seymer Thoroughly entertaining Knights expertly evokes this hedonistic period The Times A picturesque portrayal of a world that sounds as thoroughly maniacal as it was modern Daily Telegraph I just called myself Ker Seymer Photographs Barbara said I didn t think it was necessary to have your sex displayed on the photographs Vivacious sassy out to have fun Ker Seymer was committed to independence One of a handful of outstanding British photographers of her generation Ker Seymer s work defined a talented forward looking network of artists dancers writers actors and musicians all of whom flocked to her Bond Street studio Among her sitters were Evelyn Waugh Margot Fonteyn Cyril Connolly Jean Cocteau and Vita Sackville West Barbara Ker Seymer 1905 1993 disdained lucrative society portraits in favour of unfussy modern images Her work was widely admired by her peers among them Man Ray and Jean Cocteau Her images as a gossip column photojournalist for Harper s Bazaar were the go to representations of the aristocracy and Bright Young Things at play Yet as both a studio portraitist and a photojournalist she broke with convention Equally unconventional in her personal life Ke

Sneakers The Classics is a beautifully illustrated anthology of the must have sneaker models In these pages fashion sport culture and history are finely stitched together Every entry features gorgeous photographic spreads in depth historical context technical sheets and aesthetic mood boards reflecting the cultural and stylistic relevance of each shoe including classics like the 1969 Adidas Superstars New Balance 990s from 1982 the gorgeous 2017 Off White Air Force 1s and many more First created as sports shoes sneakers have accompanied many of history s greatest sporting triumphs In tennis basketball and skateboarding from the Olympic Games to the concrete arenas inhabited by budding athletes throughout the world s urban spaces sneakers have helped make the impossible a reality For young activists in the post war era sneakers became emblematic of youthful independence and their bold patterns continue to represent individuality and freedom Written by Maria Luisa Miraldi Director of the Tribeca Design Studio this is a vital body of work for sneakers fans collectors designers and dreamers