{"product_id":"9788417930165","title":"Where the neon lights flicker, Vol. 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhere the Neon Lights Flicker, Vol. 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume delves into the golden age of Czechoslovak photography, a country that, despite enduring two dictatorships and constant political instability, managed to produce some of the most unique photographers of the 20th century. The reader will find a rigorous analysis of the currents, authors, and works that defined a visual tradition unique in Europe, offering a key perspective for understanding the evolution of the photographic medium in a complex historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the creative core of photography in Czechoslovakia during its most fertile period. Through its pages, it explores the social, political, and artistic conditions that allowed for the flourishing of an exceptional school of photography, despite the oppression of two dictatorships. It examines the trajectories of fundamental figures, aesthetic influences, and recurring themes that shaped an internationally recognized visual legacy. The work does not just document a historical period, but analyzes how photography became a medium of expression and resistance in an environment of instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e20th-century Czechoslovak photography and its historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of dictatorships on artistic creation and visual expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of aesthetic currents and photographic movements in Central Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKey figures and unique authors who defined a distinct photographic tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between political instability and cultural production in Czechoslovakia.\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 photographers, art historians, photography students, and professionals in the sector who wish to understand in depth one of the most relevant and least-disseminated photographic schools in Europe. It is also of great interest to fans of the cultural and political history of Central Europe, as well as any reader looking for a serious and documented analysis of photography as a historical and artistic testimony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed knowledge of Czechoslovak photography during its heyday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on how artistic creation can flourish in adverse political contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the works and trajectories of fundamental 20th-century photographers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of the value of photography as a historical document and cultural expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Molinero Cardenal, Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHERS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PHOTOGRAPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 367 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for those wishing to go beyond the usual canons of the history of photography. The author offers a solid and well-documented study of a period and region that, despite their relevance, do not always receive the attention they deserve. It is an essential read for specialists and a valuable discovery for enthusiasts with an interest in 20th-century European photography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407385420123,"sku":"9788417930165","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841793016.jpg?v=1781854095","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417930165","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}