{"product_id":"9788493837594","title":"A brief history of photography","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Short History of Photography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"A Short History of Photography,\" Walter Benjamin, one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, offers a profound and pioneering analysis of the cultural and artistic impact of photography. Originally published in 1931, this essay explores the origins of the medium, from the daguerreotype to the first modern cameras, and examines how photography transformed our perception of reality, memory, and art. Benjamin reflects on the loss of the \"aura\" in the age of technical reproduction, the role of the photographer as an artist, and the image's ability to capture unrepeatable moments. An essential work for understanding the evolution of the visual image and its influence on contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalter Benjamin traces a historical and philosophical journey through the first hundred years of photography. The book begins by analyzing the dawn of the daguerreotype and the figure of the photographer as a pioneer, then delves into the relationship between photographic technique and the work of art. Benjamin discusses key concepts such as the \"aura\"—the uniqueness and authenticity of a work in its original context—and how the mechanical reproduction of images erodes it. Through examples of photographers such as Eugène Atget or August Sander, the author examines how photography documents social reality, captures the fleeting nature of time, and redefines the aesthetic experience. The essay also addresses the tension between the artistic and documentary value of photography, offering a critical vision of its role in mass culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin and technical evolution of photography in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of \"aura\" and the loss of authenticity in the age of technical reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between photography, memory, and the representation of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the photographer as an artist and social chronicler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of photography on the perception of time and history.\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 students and professionals in art, photography, and cultural history, as well as readers interested in critical theory and the philosophy of the image. It is also a fundamental read for those who wish to understand the aesthetic and social foundations of photography from a rigorous intellectual perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA foundational vision of the cultural impact of photography, written by one of the key thinkers of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEssential theoretical concepts such as \"aura\" and \"technical reproduction,\" applied to photographic analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical analysis that connects the beginnings of photography with current artistic and social debates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical reflection on authenticity, memory, and visual perception in the age of the image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA short but dense text, ideal for deep reading in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benjamin, Walter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro Libros\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 Art History \/ Art and Design Styles, Photography and Photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e History\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 February 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"A Short History of Photography\" offers direct access to one of Walter Benjamin's most influential essays on the photographic medium. Its theoretical approach, combined with incisive prose, makes it an essential reference for anyone interested in art history, image theory, or visual communication. Despite its brevity, the book condenses ideas that remain relevant to understanding the role of photography in contemporary culture. Especially recommended for readers seeking an intellectual and critical analysis, beyond a simple technical chronology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407396430171,"sku":"9788493837594","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849383759.jpg?v=1781854468","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493837594","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}