{"product_id":"9788418886096","title":"The human hand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Human Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Human Hand\u003c\/em\u003e, Julián Velarde Lombraña offers a profound philosophical reflection on the central role the hand has played in the development of culture and thought. From cave paintings to modern art, the author explores how this organ has served as a tool, a symbol, and an object of representation throughout history. The reader will find a rigorous essay that connects anthropology, aesthetics, and philosophy to unveil the significance of the hand in human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book analyzes the presence of the hand in various cultural manifestations, from the earliest prehistoric representations to contemporary artistic avant-gardes. Velarde Lombraña examines how the hand has been interpreted as an instrument of creation, communication, and power, and how its representation reflects the philosophical conceptions of each era. Through a historical and conceptual journey, the work invites a reconsideration of the relationship between the body, technique, and art, showing that the hand is not merely a physical element, but a symbol charged with existential meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbolism of the hand in different cultures and eras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the hand, technique, and artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe hand as an object of representation in cave painting and modern art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe philosophical dimension of the body and its role in aesthetic experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of the iconography of the hand as a reflection of human thought.\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 philosophy, cultural anthropology, and art history. It is also of special interest to those seeking a deep reflection on bodily symbolism and the relationship between human beings and their creative tools. It is suitable for both students and enthusiasts of the philosophical essay who wish to explore an under-discussed topic from an interdisciplinary perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original perspective on the hand as a cornerstone of cultural and artistic development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous analysis that connects philosophy, anthropology, and art history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the symbolism of the hand across different visual traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on human nature through an everyday yet profound element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velarde Lombraña, Julián\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO\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 October 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Human Hand\u003c\/em\u003e is an essay that stands out for its interdisciplinary approach and its ability to address an apparently simple topic with philosophical depth. Julián Velarde Lombraña succeeds in bridging the gap between art history and existential reflection, offering a work that invites us to rethink the role of the body in culture. Its reading will prove revelatory for those seeking a different perspective on human creation and its symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406878859611,"sku":"9788418886096","price":15.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841888609.jpg?v=1781842959","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418886096","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}