Sebastio·o Salgado , Claude Nori

Sebastio·o Salgado: Other Americas

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ISBN 13:
9781597113366
author:
Sebastio·o Salgado , Claude Nori
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Aperture
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
30.5 x 24.9 x 2 cm
Genre:
Travel & Holiday, Speciality Travel, Photo Collections
Condition:
New
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Description

Sebastião Salgado's first book, Other Americas, is a seminal work of reportage photography that established him as a visionary photographer of his generation. Published in 1986 and designed by Léila Wanick Salgado, this monograph features forty-nine black-and-white photographs taken between 1977 and 1984, capturing the essence of rural landscapes, spiritual practices, and intimate domestic life across six countries. The images in Other Americas convey a sense of sincere connection between the subject and the photographer, as well as between the population and their homeland. A single glance can reveal a philosophy of life, freezing an entire way of life in a moment. This book is a testament to Salgado's ability to distill the essence of a continent through his lens. Through its powerful and evocative photographs, Other Americas offers a unique perspective on the Americas, inviting the viewer to engage with the people and places depicted.

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