{"product_id":"9788498447989","title":"ADOLF MAS. THE EYES OF BARCELONA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eADOLF MAS. THE EYES OF BARCELONA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog, published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name at the KBr Photography Center, Fundación MAPFRE, offers an exhaustive journey through the work of Adolf Mas Ginestà, one of the most influential photographers in documenting the artistic and architectural heritage of Barcelona and Catalonia. Through his images, the reader will discover a unique gaze that captured the essence of a city in transformation, combining a rigorous documentary approach with exceptional artistic sensitivity. An essential work for lovers of photography, history, and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the trajectory and legacy of Adolf Mas, a key figure in Catalan photography at the beginning of the 20th century. The publication is structured as a catalog raisonné of the exhibition, presenting a careful selection of his most representative photographs. Through them, the photographer's gaze on Barcelona and its surroundings is reconstructed, from modernist architecture and historical monuments to the streets and daily life of the era. The work does not just document heritage, but analyzes Mas's working method, his technique, and his contribution to the creation of a visual memory of the city. The catalog includes texts by curators and specialists that contextualize his work within the history of Catalan photography and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary, artistic, and architectural heritage photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe work and legacy of photographer Adolf Mas Ginestà.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBarcelona and Catalonia at the beginning of the 20th century: urban planning, architecture, and society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of photography in Catalonia and its role in preserving visual memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between photography, art, and historical documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog is aimed at a wide audience, including photographers, art historians, architects, urban planners, and students of visual disciplines. It will also be of great interest to those who love the history of Barcelona and Catalan cultural heritage, as well as collectors and professionals in the world of photography who wish to delve into the work of one of its fundamental benchmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and contextualized vision of the work of Adolf Mas, beyond the simple reproduction of his images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn expert analysis of his photographic technique and working methodology, with texts by recognized specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable visual document that allows us to understand the urban and architectural transformation of Barcelona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about the legacy of a photographer essential to the conservation of Catalonia's visual memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ALCOLEA, SANTIAGO; FONTBONA, FRANCESC; PERROTTA, CAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: EXHIBITION CATALOGS AND SPECIFIC COLLECTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHERS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EXHIBITION CATALOG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 704 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference publication for those who wish to delve into the work of Adolf Mas from a rigorous and updated perspective. The combination of a careful photographic selection with texts by curators and specialists makes it a valuable tool for both academic study and personal enjoyment. Its focus on the relationship between photography and the construction of historical memory makes it especially relevant in the current context of reviewing visual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION MAPFRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405651632475,"sku":"9788498447989","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849844798.jpg?v=1781829117","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498447989","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}