Description
A New History = A New History
Book Summary
This official catalogue accompanies the exhibition by Isabel Muñoz, one of the most prominent photographers of our time, offering a unique anthropological look at the Neolithic period in Anatolia. Through striking images of four archaeological sites, the work documents findings that are rewriting the history of the transition from nomadism to sedentary life. A bilingual volume (Spanish and Turkish) that inaugurates the 150th anniversary of the National Museum of Anthropology.
What is it about?
The book presents Isabel Muñoz's major photographic project focused on four archaeological sites in Anatolia (Turkey). Through her impressive photographs, the author captures the vestiges of the first Neolithic societies, revealing key aspects regarding their chronology, social organization, megalithic constructions, artistic manifestations, and their concept of the sacred. The work documents how these "sanctuaries" are transforming our knowledge about the shift from nomadism to sedentary life, offering a visual and anthropological perspective of profound value.
Main themes
- Documentary and artistic photography of archaeological sites
- Neolithic in Anatolia and the transition from nomadism to sedentarization
- Visual anthropology and the study of prehistoric societies
- Megalithic architecture and Neolithic artistic manifestations
- The concept of the sacred in early sedentary communities
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of artistic and documentary photography, as well as those interested in visual anthropology and archaeology. It is also of great interest to professionals and enthusiasts of prehistory, as well as those who follow the work of Isabel Muñoz or wish to learn about the latest findings on the Neolithic societies of Anatolia.
What this book offers
- A unique visual and anthropological vision of four key sites of the Anatolian Neolithic.
- Documentation of recent findings that are rewriting the history of human sedentarization.
- A bilingual volume (Spanish and Turkish) that facilitates access for an international audience.
- The opportunity to see the work of one of the great contemporary photographers in an archaeological context up close.
- A commemorative piece for the 150th anniversary of the National Museum of Anthropology.
Technical specifications
- Author: Isabel Muñoz
- Publisher: S.G. MUSEOS ESTATALES
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: October 2024
- Number of pages: 198
- Weight: 972 g
Editorial review
This catalogue stands out for combining the artistic prestige of Isabel Muñoz with the scientific relevance of the Neolithic sites of Anatolia. The work offers a visual approach that enriches the understanding of a historical period currently undergoing revision, and its bilingual and commemorative nature makes it a piece of interest for both specialists and enthusiasts of photography and archaeology.