Fotografía de calle. Memoria de la ciudad

La de 1910 es la última reelección de Porfirio Díaz, quien renuncia el 25 mayo de 1911 obligado por la insurrección maderista, que comienza formalmente el 20 de noviembre de 1910. Pero entre ambos acontecimientos (los comicios de junio-julio de 1910 y el levantamiento armado), los rivales políticos se otorgan una conveniente tregua para celebrar el primer centenario del inicio de la Guerra de independencia nacional. Once años después, en septiembre de 1921, afianzados ya en el poder los caudillos militares sonorenses, se conmemora el centenario de la consumación de la Independencia de ...

This title offers monographs on the most important Spanish, African and Latin American photographers. "The PhotoBolsillo" series is dedicated to publishing monographs on the most notable Spanish, African, and Latin American photographers of the recent past. Each small-format paperback features full-page, full-colour and black-and-white photographs representing the best of the artist's portfolio - each of which is captioned with title and year. Additionally there is a Chronology, plus lists of exhibitions and collections in which the photographer's work has been/is displayed, plus a brief...

An incomparable portrait artist and Colombia's most outstanding photographer of the second half of the 20th century, Hernán Díaz is a cultured and versatile professional. Together, the hundred black-and-white photographs collected in this book form a gallery of Colombia's most important social, cultural, and political figures from the 1960s to the present day. Though the subjects are often public figures, Díaz's evident comradery with them brings a rare intimacy to their portraits. A critical study of his work accompanies the reproductions. En la fotografía de escenas y de gentes...

The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the Gem City of the Foothills. It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the areas abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday lifechurches, schools, houses, and businessesfurther enhanced the pictorial history the postcards represent.