Description
Seibutsu
Book Summary
Seibutsu is a photographic work by Manuel Luca de Tena that explores still life from a contemporary and personal perspective. The reader will find a collection of images that transcend the classic still life genre, inviting reflection on matter, time, and the presence of the inanimate. The primary value of this book lies in its ability to transform everyday objects into subjects of serene and poetic beauty, offering a meditative and aesthetically refined visual experience.
What is it about?
Seibutsu, a Japanese term meaning still life, is a photographic project that pays homage to this classic genre, but from a minimalist and contemporary approach. Manuel Luca de Tena constructs compositions where light, texture, and silence are the protagonists. Through a selection of images, the author captures the essence of simple objects—flowers, fruits, ceramic pieces, or organic elements—stripping them of their usual context to elevate them to an almost sculptural plane. The work does not merely document, but reinterprets the still life tradition, inviting the viewer to pause at the details, to appreciate the beauty of the ephemeral, and to find a space of visual calm in an accelerated world. Each photograph is an exercise in restraint and precision, where composition and lighting work in the service of an intimate and contemplative atmosphere.
Main themes
- Still life and contemporary still life photography.
- Minimalism and visual composition.
- Light as a narrative and aesthetic element.
- The ephemeral and the beauty of the everyday.
- Silence and contemplation in photographic imagery.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for lovers of fine art photography, especially those interested in the still life genre. It is also for contemporary photography collectors, students, and visual arts professionals seeking references in composition, lighting, and minimalist aesthetics. Likewise, it will appeal to readers who appreciate quality publishing and visual proposals that invite pause and reflection.
What this book offers
- A current and refined vision of the classic still life genre.
- Visual inspiration through refined and sensitive compositions.
- An example of how light and framing can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
- An aesthetic experience that encourages contemplation and the slow enjoyment of images.
- A collector's piece for photography and contemporary art libraries.
Technical specifications
- Author: LUCA DE TENA, MANUEL
- Publisher: EDICIONES ASIMETRICAS, S.L
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTIONS
- Collection: PHOTOGRAPHY
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: March 2025
- Number of pages: 124
- Weight: 159 g
Editorial review
Seibutsu is presented as a carefully edited work committed to visual quality and aesthetic coherence. Manuel Luca de Tena demonstrates a technical and compositional mastery that places this work within the most current trends in auteur photography. For audiences interested in photography as a medium of artistic expression, this book offers a solid, serene, and visually stimulating proposal, far from information overload and close to pure sensory experience. A recommended acquisition for those seeking to expand their collection with a title that invites us to look at our surroundings with new eyes.