Description
Castellera Encyclopedia. Miscellany
Book Summary
This sixth volume of the Castellera Encyclopedia offers a multifaceted vision of the casteller phenomenon, exploring its connections with art, photography, cinema, music, literature, language, and politics. The reader will find an exhaustive study on the "Toc de castells," an analysis of the representation of castells in cinema since the 19th century, and a tour of casteller iconography in monuments and painting. The work is completed with a section dedicated to the Museu Casteller and a classified thematic bibliography, in addition to an epilogue that reflects on inclusivity and the recent milestones of the colles.
What is it about?
The book is structured as a miscellany that addresses the relationship between castells and various disciplines. In the artistic field, it analyzes casteller monuments and pictorial works. In photography, it takes a historical journey from 1839 to 2019. In cinema, it examines the presence of castells from the 19th century to the present day. Music is studied through the "Toc de castells," the most emblematic piece of the repertoire. Connections with literature, language, and politics are also explored. The volume includes a chapter on the Museu Casteller and a thematic bibliography that classifies publications about castells. The epilogue combines the experience of the inclusive colla Castellers de la Il·lusió with the achievement of the 3 de 9 sense folre by the two Xiquets de Valls colles at the end of 2019. The work closes with a detailed onomastic and toponymic index of the entire collection.
Main topics
- The relationship of castells with art, photography, cinema, and music.
- Study of the "Toc de castells" as an emblematic musical piece.
- Analysis of casteller representation in literature, language, and politics.
- Content about the Museu Casteller and classified thematic bibliography.
- Reflection on inclusivity in the casteller world and recent milestones of the Valls colles.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at castellers, scholars of popular culture, art historians, photographers, musicologists, film buffs, and any reader interested in understanding the multidisciplinary dimension of the casteller phenomenon. It is also very useful for libraries, documentation centers, and collectors of reference works on Catalan tradition.
What this book provides
- A complete and transversal view of castells from multiple cultural and artistic perspectives.
- A detailed analysis of the "Toc de castells" and its musical relevance.
- A historical and visual tour of casteller photography from the 19th century to the present day.
- A classified thematic bibliography that facilitates consultation and research.
- An epilogue that connects the inclusive experience with the historical achievements of the colles.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Encyclopedias and reference works, Popular culture
- Collection: Enciclopedia castellera
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2020
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 1350 g
Editorial assessment
This miscellany constitutes a solid and ambitious conclusion to the Castellera Encyclopedia, as it addresses the intersections of the casteller world with disciplines as diverse as art, music, or cinema. Its interdisciplinary approach and the inclusion of a thematic bibliography make it an essential reference tool for specialists and enthusiasts. The work stands out for its documentary rigor and for offering an updated perspective that integrates both tradition and recent innovations in the casteller field.