Description
GRAPHIC TESTIMONIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VANDELLÒS
Book Summary
This work gathers a valuable collection of historical photographs of the municipality of Vandellòs, taken by Dr. Josep Salvany i Blanch. Through high-quality and perfectly preserved images, the reader can discover corners, buildings, and landscapes from the beginning of the 20th century, including the interior of the church before its destruction during the Civil War. Each photograph is presented with commentary and the author's original notes, offering an exceptional graphic testimony to understand the municipality's evolution.
What is it about?
The book presents a selection of historical photographs taken by Dr. Josep Salvany i Blanch during his visits to Vandellòs. The images cover a varied range of subjects: the Hospital del Coll de Balaguer, the interior of the Vandellòs church (before its destruction), panoramic views of the town and its surrounding areas, and views of the beach. It also includes artistic photographs, such as portraits of young people from l'Hospitalet (1916) and backlit scenes of the beach (1923). The images are arranged chronologically, and each is accompanied by a brief commentary and the author's original notes, allowing for the contextualization and appreciation of the historical and aesthetic value of each graphic testimony.
Main themes
- Historical photography of the municipality of Vandellòs
- Local architectural and landscape heritage
- Graphic documentation of the Civil War and its consequences
- Work of photographer Dr. Josep Salvany i Blanch
- Visual history of daily life and public spaces
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at local historians, heritage researchers, enthusiasts of historical photography, and all those interested in the visual memory of the towns of Catalonia. It will also be of great interest to the inhabitants of Vandellòs and its surroundings who wish to know what their municipality was like a century ago.
What this book offers
- A unique graphic testimony of places and buildings that no longer exist or have been transformed.
- The opportunity to discover the work of a documentary photographer from the early 20th century.
- A detailed vision of the architectural and landscape heritage of Vandellòs before the Civil War.
- Original comments and notes that enrich the understanding of each image.
- A carefully crafted edition that preserves the quality and aesthetic value of the original photographs.
Technical specifications
- Author: Vernet i Borràs, Joan
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Photographs: collections, history: events and specific topics
- Collection: Non-series
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2009
- Number of pages: 56
- Weight: 138 g
Editorial assessment
This is a work of great documentary and heritage value, which recovers a collection of exceptional photographs of the municipality of Vandellòs. The inclusion of the author's original comments and notes provides a historical context that enriches the reader's experience. It is a recommended book for those seeking to preserve the visual memory of a territory and appreciate photography as a historical source.