{"product_id":"9788498449181","title":"Walker Evans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWalker Evans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue, edited by Fundación Mapfre and curated by David Campany, offers an exhaustive exploration of the work of Walker Evans, a central figure in 20th-century documentary photography. Through a careful selection of iconic images and critical essays by international specialists, the volume analyzes Evans's influence on visual modernity and the development of the \"documentary style.\" The publication combines academic rigor with artistic sensibility, contextualizing his work within the social, political, and cultural dimensions of his time, and inviting readers to rediscover beauty in the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the trajectory of Walker Evans, from his early works to his enduring legacy. Through a selection of images and critical texts, it examines how Evans transformed documentary photography by capturing the essence of Depression-era America and daily life with a precise gaze, stripped of artifice. The essays address themes such as the relationship between his work and African art, analyzed by Sara Ickow, and the contemporary literary perspective that Stephanie LaCava brings to the Evansian universe. The publication confronts the reader with Evans's ability to find austere and significant beauty in the ordinary, establishing a dialogue between his legacy and contemporary photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary photography and \"documentary style\" in the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe work of Walker Evans as a social and cultural chronicle of the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of African art on Evans's photographic aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between documentary photography and contemporary literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisual modernity and the evolution of photography as an artistic medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue is aimed at photography lovers, students, and professionals in the field, as well as researchers and academics interested in art history and 20th-century visual culture. It will also be of great interest to those seeking a deep understanding of Walker Evans's work and his influence on contemporary documentary photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive and updated vision of Walker Evans's work, supported by essays from international specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of Evans's influence on modern photography and the development of the \"documentary style.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multidisciplinary perspective that connects photography with African art and literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA careful selection of iconic images that allows for an appreciation of the photographer's evolution and technical mastery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: CAMPANY, DAVID; ICKOW, SARA; LACAVA, STEPH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: EXHIBITION AND SPECIFIC COLLECTION CATALOGUES, PHOTOGRAPHERS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue presents itself as an essential reference work for the study of Walker Evans. The combination of expert curation, the participation of renowned specialists, and the quality of the edition make it a volume of great academic and visual value. Its approach, which interweaves photography with African art and literature, offers an enriching perspective that goes beyond a mere compilation of images. It is, without a doubt, an indispensable publication for those who wish to deeply understand the legacy of one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION MAPFRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405647667547,"sku":"9788498449181","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849844918.jpg?v=1781829009","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498449181","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}