{"title":"Elizabeth Ferrer","description":"\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Ferrer’s work offers a compelling exploration of contemporary arts and culture, providing insightful perspectives that enrich understanding of visual and cultural expressions. Her writing delves into the dynamics of creativity and artistic innovation, capturing the essence of cultural movements with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully crafted narratives that illuminate the intersection of art and society, often focusing on influential figures and their contributions within the creative landscape. Ferrer’s books serve as valuable resources for those interested in the vibrant world of arts and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"louis-carlos-bernal-monografa-by-elizabeth-ferrer-9781597115575","title":"Louis Carlos Bernal: Monografa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark survey of one of the most significant American photographers of the twentieth century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest known for his intimate portrayals of barrio communities of the Southwest United States, Louis Carlos Bernal made photographs in the late 1970s and 1980s that draw upon the resonance of Catholicism, Indigenous beliefs, and popular practices tied to the land. For Bernal, photography was a potent tool in affirming the value of individuals and communities who lacked visibility and agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking in both black and white and in colour, he photographed the interiors of homes and their inhabitants, often presenting his subjects surrounded by the objects they lived with—framed portraits of family members, religious pictures and statuaries, small shrines festooned with flowers, and elements of contemporary popular culture. Bernal viewed these spaces as rich with personal, cultural, and spiritual meaning, and his unforgettable photographs express a vision of \u003ci\u003ela vida cotidiana\u003c\/i\u003e—everyday life—as a state of grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first major scholarly account of Bernal's life and work by the esteemed historian Elizabeth Ferrer, \u003ci\u003eLouis Carlos Bernal: Monografa\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive book about an essential photographic artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCopublished by Aperture and the Center for Creative Photography, Tucson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431486406892,"sku":"9781597115575","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781597115575.jpg?v=1774557704"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-ferrer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}