{"product_id":"9788498448863","title":"JOAN ANDREU PUIG FARRAN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJoan Andreu Puig Farran: A Turbulent Decade 1924–1936\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog, published by Fundación MAPFRE, accompanies the first monographic exhibition dedicated to photographer Joan Andreu Puig Farran. The work offers a visual and historical journey through the period between 1929 and 1939, capturing the transformation of Barcelona and key events in a turbulent Spain. Through previously unpublished photographs, the reader will discover the gaze of an exceptional witness who documented everything from daily life to the horrors of the Civil War, offering a unique perspective on modernity and its contradictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalog explores the work of Joan Andreu Puig Farran, a photographer who recorded one of the most transformative decades in Spanish history with his camera. The publication is structured around the major milestones that defined his work: the economic crisis of 1929, the proclamation of the Second Republic in 1931, and the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936. Special attention is paid to the urban transformation of Barcelona, the photographer's collaboration with Antoni Campañà, and his experiences during the war and subsequent exile. The result is a visual document that combines social chronicle, political activity, and personal testimony, presenting images that remained unpublished until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary and auteur photography in the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUrban transformation and modernization of Barcelona (1924–1936).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisual chronicle of the Second Republic and the Spanish Civil War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRepublican exile and historical memory through imagery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic collaboration between Joan Andreu Puig Farran and Antoni Campañà.\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 lovers of historical photography, those interested in photojournalism and the evolution of visual language. It is also of great value to historians, students, and any reader passionate about contemporary Spanish history, especially the period of the Second Republic and the Civil War. Furthermore, it is a reference work for collectors and professionals seeking a rigorous analysis of a key photographer in the Catalan context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to an unpublished photographic archive of great historical and artistic value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multifaceted vision of a turbulent Spain, from urban modernization to armed conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contextualized analysis that allows for an understanding of Puig Farran's work within his era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collector's item with exhaustive research and meticulous editorial design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Arnau González i Vilalta and Monné Campa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Fundación MAPFRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Exhibition catalogs and specific collections, Photographers, Photographs: collections, Biography: general, History of Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Exhibition catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 717 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication represents a significant contribution to the study of 20th-century Spanish photography. By recovering the figure of Joan Andreu Puig Farran, the work fills a gap in the visual knowledge of a crucial era. Its approach, which intertwines artistic evolution with historical context, makes it a valuable resource for both researchers and history enthusiasts. It is a catalog that transcends its exhibition function to stand as a document for consultation and enjoyment, ideal for those seeking an authentic and direct look at the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION MAPFRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405650387291,"sku":"9788498448863","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849844886.jpg?v=1781829077","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498448863","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}