Visions of Latin America at the Hispanic Society of America. Urban Views

Edited by Patrick Lenaghan

ISBN: 978-84-947466-7-3

Year: 2017

Pages: 232

Illustrations: 176

Binding: in hardcover

Size: 30 x 24 cm

Published by: Madrid, El Viso Editions

This volume from the Hispanic Society presents more than 160 previously unpublished photographs taken in Latin America between 1850 and 1920, which offer a valuable glimpse into a world that has long since vanished. The images, composed primarily of panoramas and scenes of everyday life in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, not only document the past but also constitute an important chapter in the history of photography. The selection reflects the vision of Archer Milton Huntington, founder of the Hispanic Society in 1904, who sought to assemble a comprehensive collection that included not only art and painting, but also ethnographic records. This approach provides insight into the customs and ways of life of the time, offering a rich cultural and historical perspective. Thus, the book invites readers to delve into the history of Latin America through images that capture the essence of its social and cultural transformation.