{"product_id":"9788412747522","title":"The sun of Lorrain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLorrain's Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating essay that explores the sunset's unique capacity to captivate humanity. Daniel Muñoz de Julián investigates the cultural, scientific, and anthropological representations of this daily phenomenon, from legends and religions to art and literature. Through a journey across different eras and corners of the globe, the author analyzes why the sunset remains a recurring motif in photography, advertising, and artistic creation, highlighting the figure of the painter Claude Lorrain as the virtuoso who made the sunset the core of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses the sunset as a natural phenomenon of universal fascination, exploring its scientific, anthropological, and cultural dimensions. Drawing from the testimonies of explorers and creators of all times—from Turner and Goethe to Nietzsche and Juan Ramón Jiménez—the author traces how civilizations have interpreted this \"chromatic miracle\" as essential to their legends and religions. The journey culminates in the figure of Claude Lorrain, the painter who made the sunset the axis of his work, offering a reflection on why this daily spectacle continues to captivate millions of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman fascination with the sunset as a natural and cultural phenomenon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRepresentations of the sunset in painting, literature, and music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnthropological and scientific analysis of light and color at the end of the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Claude Lorrain and his artistic legacy as the \"painter of the sun\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe sunset in the legends, religions, and mythologies of different civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe persistence of the sunset in contemporary visual culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature, art history, and cultural anthropology. It is ideal for those who enjoy short essays that combine aesthetic reflection, scientific popularization, and poetic sensitivity. It will also be attractive to lovers of landscape painting, travelers who seek to understand the beauty of natural phenomena, and anyone who has felt the emotion of contemplating a sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multidisciplinary look that connects science, art, and spirituality surrounding the sunset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA cultural journey through the representations of the sunset throughout history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA revaluation of the work of Claude Lorrain as a master of twilight light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding why the sunset remains a universal symbol of beauty and melancholy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but profound read, ideal for reflecting on the human being's relationship with nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daniel Muñoz de Julián\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Linea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuadernos de Horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact and suggestive essay that manages to condense into a few pages a broad reflection on one of the most universal natural spectacles. The work stands out for its ability to interweave artistic, scientific, and anthropological references without losing narrative agility. It is especially valuable for those seeking a read that combines erudition with aesthetic sensitivity, and that invites the reader to rediscover the beauty of the sunset from a cultural and emotional perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405826908507,"sku":"9788412747522","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841274752.jpg?v=1781832634","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412747522","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}