Photography and Memory in Mexico


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Photography and Memory in Mexico traces the life stories of some of the famous photographic images made during the 1910 revolution, which have been repeatedly reproduced across a range of media in its aftermath. Which photographs have become icons of the revolution and why these particular images and not others? What is the relationship between photography and memory of the conflict? How do we construct a critical framework for addressing the issues raised by iconic photographs? Placing an emphasis on the life, afterlife and also the pre-life of those iconic photographs that haunt the post-revolutionary landscape, Andrea Noble approaches them as dynamic objects, where their rhetorical power is derived from a combination of their visual eloquence and their ability to coordinate patterns of identification with the memory of the revolution as a foundational event in Mexican history. Richly-illustrated, this book will be of interest to all those interested in photography, memory studies, and Mexican cultural history.




Mexico


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In his masterful photo series Harvey Stein explores a country of incredible contrasts and contradictions.




The Edge of Time


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This retrospective of Yampolsky's photographic work since 1960 captures rural Mexico and its people with respect and infinite care, documenting the moments when lifeways that have endured for centuries face the onslaught of modernization. 55 duotone photos.




Secular and Sacred


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Photography and Writing in Latin America


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This is the first book to document the extensive collaboration between writers and photographers in Latin America from the Mexican Revolution through the twentieth century.




Photographing the Mexican Revolution


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The Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920 is among the world’s most visually documented revolutions. Coinciding with the birth of filmmaking and the increased mobility offered by the reflex camera, it received extraordinary coverage by photographers and cineastes—commercial and amateur, national and international. Many images of the Revolution remain iconic to this day—Francisco Villa galloping toward the camera; Villa lolling in the presidential chair next to Emiliano Zapata; and Zapata standing stolidly in charro raiment with a carbine in one hand and the other hand on a sword, to mention only a few. But the identities of those who created the thousands of extant images of the Mexican Revolution, and what their purposes were, remain a huge puzzle because photographers constantly plagiarized each other’s images. In this pathfinding book, acclaimed photography historian John Mraz carries out a monumental analysis of photographs produced during the Mexican Revolution, focusing primarily on those made by Mexicans, in order to discover who took the images and why, to what ends, with what intentions, and for whom. He explores how photographers expressed their commitments visually, what aesthetic strategies they employed, and which identifications and identities they forged. Mraz demonstrates that, contrary to the myth that Agustín Víctor Casasola was “the photographer of the Revolution,” there were many who covered the long civil war, including women. He shows that specific photographers can even be linked to the contending forces and reveals a pattern of commitment that has been little commented upon in previous studies (and completely unexplored in the photography of other revolutions).




The Last City


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A collection of photographs of day to day life in Mexico City, attempting to capture its mixture of tradition and modernity.




Beautiful Mexico Landscapes


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For family members and loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's or recovering from a stroke, finding activities that still work well for them can sometimes be a challenge. While reading may have once been a favorite pastime, it may be more difficult for someone with Alzheimer's. That's why picture books are a great option. With vivid imagery and a limited word count or no words, a person with memory loss may find these styles of books more user-friendly and engaging Beautiful Mexico Landscapes picture book is a great activity for the elderly, someone with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, a short attention span, or limited communication skills. It has spectacular full-page, full-color, stimulating colorful travel photos Seniors can look at as many or as few pictures as they want, in any order. The big, bright pictures could spark happy memories or help them connect with the world through these familiar objects. These books have gotten many positive reviews from memory care professionals, doctors, and family caregivers. Fun for family, visitors, and care staff to enjoy with the elderly Beautiful Mexico Landscapes can be used anywhere and by anyone. Families, hired caregivers, and staff at assisted living facilities can share this book with the older adults they care for. It is especially good for visitors who don't know how to relate to someone with dementia. It's a relaxing activity they can enjoy together. FEATURES Bond together Connect with a loved one by setting a positive mood A fun, relaxing, calm and Quiet activity, especially for afternoon and evening hours Comforting The colorful pictures of nature are therapeutic thereby reducing anxiety There is No mention on or inside this book of dementia, memory loss, or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment NoText Included only in this book are beautiful travel scenic pictures Easy to hold This book is Lightweight, with soft cover in 6x9 inches and 40 pages, easy to tuck into a bag. High Quality The quality of this book's cover and its interior design are beautiful with high colored images Beautiful Gift A must have gift item for friends and family How to get the most out of this picture book Be patient - linger on the pages Look for facial responses: eyes widened, smiles, thoughtfulness Listen for responses: laughter, any sound, a comment If they linger or smile at particular image, use that as a cue to ask a simple question like: What do you see? What thoughts does this picture give you? What feelings does this picture give you? Tell me a story about the picture For More fun Activities for Seniors that make wonderful gifts, Click on author name "Fruma zelig" underneath the book title for our full catalogue.




Tierra and Libertad!


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Photography in Latin America


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Historical photographs taken in Latin America have now become key sites for memory politics, ethnographic imagination, and the negotiation of identity. This volume opens up a set of questions relating to the contemporaneous agency of images as well as their current appropriation via new technologies. Case studies of pictures taken in Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Brazil analyze these processes by tracing how the images have been resignified over time and space. The contributions examine photographs that have been recently rediscovered by such diverse actors as European museums, human rights organizations, anthropologists, shamans, local historians, and communities of internet users.