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This breathtaking, monumental survey of Latin American photography from the years 1860 to the present is an irreplaceable visual diary of Latin American history. Arranged according to the political, social, and cultural themes which have shaped Latin America, it features over 400 exquisitely reproduced images, representing both famous and little-known photographers. From family portraits of turn-of-the-century Argentinean aristocrats to modern photojournalism of El Salvadoran guerillas; from native peoples of the rainforest to urban centers of Brazil; from island landscapes to Mexican villages -- this book has an intimate, human approach to its daunting subject. Containing an exhaustive wealth of stunning pictures, it is a window into a vast array of both past and present cultures.

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Resulting from a landmark exhibition of Latin American photography in Zurich in 1981, this book endeavors to outline key historical points of Latin American photography, singling out key players and themes from its beginnings in the late 1800s through the early 1990s and introducing new photographers to the canon. The large-format monograph features an introductory essay by Billeter, an important scholar and curator in the photographic medium. Her essay provides historical context and a brief introduction to some of the featured photographers, including less familiar names such as Peruvian photographer Sebastián Rodríguez, whose work was featured for the first time at the Zurich exhibition. Organized chronologically and by theme, the photography shown is powerful and moving. Most of the images are black and white, though some color photographs taken later in the 20th century do appear. A highlight of this collection is a selection of images by female photographers, such as Lola Álvarez, wife of Mexico's most famous photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo, and Tina Modotti, whose photography is well known to have influenced surrealist artists. Also included is a compendium of short biographies of all the photographers featured in the book. Recommended for any academic or public library with a good Latin American studies or photography collection.-Laura Torres, Art & Art History Slide Lib., Tufts Univ (Mexico: Seen and Traveled)Ríos Szalay, Adalberto.The rich diversity of Mexico's people and landscape are breathtakingly captured by internationally recognized photographer Ríos Szalay, whose artistic excellence is showcased here. This chronicle of the last 35 years of his work begins with aerial photographs of deserts and lush tropical rainforests, includes encounters with people in ritual and dance, and ends with images of Mexico's cities. Szalay's strengths lie in his shots of buildings and architecture; the pictures of colonial churches, haciendas, and modern cities really exemplify the country's diversity. A few essays accompany the images but do not necessarily add to the book; the English translations provided are a little awkward but serviceable. Ríos Szalay also contributes a statement reflecting on his philosophical goals to be a witness with his photography and muses about his travels and the wisdom people shared with him. Overall, this is a lovely photographic overview of Mexico and its vibrant colors; not an academic book, it would be most suited for bookstores and public libraries.-Laura Torres, Art & Art History Slide Lib., Tufts Univ(c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved All rights reserved.