{"product_id":"9788417536138","title":"Guernica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuernica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic novel offers a deep look at the tragedy of the bombing of Guernica, the first massive aerial attack against a civilian population in history. Bruno Loth intertwines the story of the victims with the creative process of Pablo Picasso, who sought to capture his indignation on canvas. The reader will discover the keys to a seminal work of art through the intimacy of the Basque city's inhabitants and the artist's struggle to find inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured into two parallel narrative threads. On one hand, it narrates the lives of the inhabitants of Guernica before, during, and after the bombing of April 26, 1937, showing the horror and devastation they suffered. On the other hand, it follows the artistic process of Pablo Picasso, who, commissioned to create a mural for the Spanish Pavilion at the Paris International Exposition, struggles to give shape to his rage in the face of war and the rise of fascism. The work connects both stories to explain how the human experience of suffering became the source of inspiration for one of the most emblematic paintings of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe bombing of Guernica as a war crime and a symbol of violence against the civilian population.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePablo Picasso's creative process and the search for an artistic expression for horror and indignation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the impact of the Spanish Civil War on the lives of ordinary people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between art and reality, and how a work can capture collective suffering.\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 the historical graphic novel, the Spanish Civil War, and the work of Pablo Picasso. It is also essential reading for those seeking to understand the context and genesis of one of the most important paintings in contemporary art, as well as for those who appreciate narratives that combine historical memory with artistic analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human and lesser-known perspective on the tragedy of Guernica, focused on the victims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and narrative analysis of Picasso's creative process, from the initial idea to the final painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the power of art to bear witness to and denounce barbarism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-quality graphic work that documents a key historical episode with rigor and sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: LOTH, BRUNO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PONENT MON LTD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: LITERARY AND MEMOIRS, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY AND WAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 556 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruno Loth achieves a remarkable balance between historical rigor and artistic sensitivity. The work not only documents a tragic event but also offers a key to understanding how art can arise from pain. Its dual approach, alternating between the streets and the painter's studio, makes it an original and enriching proposal for any reader interested in the history and culture of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405699473755,"sku":"9788417536138","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841753613.jpg?v=1781830394","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417536138","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}