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Bulletin of Spanish Studies
Hispanic Studies and Researches on Spain, Portugal and Latin America
Volume 92, 2015 - Issue 7: Mito e identidad en el México contemporáneo
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El retrato del viento: Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Pages 1051-1062 | Published online: 01 May 2014
 

Abstract

Mientras que su dominio del campo de la ficción es innegable, ‘Retrato del viento’ demuestra la destreza de Elena Poniatowska como crítica del arte. Siempre a la vanguardia en el mundo de la escritura, este es uno de los primeros artículos que analiza la importancia del fotógrafo mexicano Manuel Álvarez Bravo, el contexto en que laboraba como fotógrafo, y su lugar en el campo de la fotografía mexicana. Poniatowska sigue el crecimiento de ese hombre como el mejor fotógrafo de América Latina y ofrece una interpretación de una selección de algunas de sus imágenes más clásicas. Utilísimo también es el énfasis en la temática encontrada en sus obras, el proceso creativo que sigue, y las fuentes donde ese artista halla inspiración.

While her mastery of fiction is undeniable, ‘Retrato del viento’ demonstrates Elena Poniatowska's skill as a critic. Always the pioneer in her writing, this is one of the first serious articles to consider the importance of the Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo. This piece follows the rise of Álvarez Bravo, the context in which he worked as he became a photographer, and his place in the realm of Mexican photography. Poniatowska follows the rise of Álvarez Bravo as Latin America's best-known photographer and offers readings of a selection of his most classic photographs. Most useful is the underlining of the themes encountered in his works, the creative processes he follows, and the sources of his inspiration.

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