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The Brazilian Photographs Of Genevieve Naylor, 19401942
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In The Early 1940S As The Conflict Between The Axis And The Allies Spread Worldwide, The U.S. State Department Turned Its Attention To Axis Influence In Latin America. As Head Of The Office Of Interamerican Affairs, Nelson Rockefeller Was Charged With Cultivating The Regions Support For The Allies While Portraying Brazil And Its Neighbors As Dependable Wartime Partners. Genevieve Naylor, A Photojournalist Previously Employed By The Associated Press And The Wpa, Was Sent To Brazil In 1940 By Rockefellers Agency To Provide Photographs That Would Support Its Need For Propaganda. Often Balking At Her Mundane Assignments, An Independentminded Naylor Produced Something Far Different And Far More Richa Stunning Collection Of Over A Thousand Photographs That Document A Rarely Seen Period In Brazilian History. Accompanied By Analysis From Robert M. Levine, This Selection Of Naylors Photographs Offers A Unique View Of Everyday Life During One Of Modern Brazils Leastexamined Decades.Working Under The Constraints Of The Vargas Dictatorship, The Instructions Of Her Employers, And A Chronic Shortage Of Film And Photographic Equipment, Naylor Took Advantage Of The Freedom Granted Her As An Employee Of The U.S. Government. Traveling Beyond The Fashionable Neighborhoods Of Rio De Janeiro, She Conveys In Her Work The Excitement Of An Outside Observer For Whom All Is Fresh And Newalong With A Sensibility Schooled In Depressionera Documentary Photography Of Dorothea Lange And Walker Evans, As Well As The Work Of Cartierbresson And Filmmaker Serge Eisenstein. Her Subjects Include The Very Rich And The Very Poor, Black Carnival Dancers, Fishermen, Rural Peasants From The Interior, Workers Crammed Into Trolleysordinary Brazilians In Their Own Settingrather Than Simply Brazilian Symbols Of Progress As Required By The Dictatorship Or A Population Viewed As Exotic Latins For The Consumption Of North American Travelers.With Levines Text Providing Details Of Naylors Life, Perspectives On Her Photographs As Social Documents, And Background On Brazils Wartime Relationship With The United States, This Volume, Illustrated With More Than One Hundred Of Naylors Brazilian Photographs Will Interest Scholars Of Brazilian Culture And History, Photojournalists And Students Of Photography, And All Readers Seeking A Broader Perspective On Latin American Culture During World War Ii.Genevieve Naylor Began Her Career As A Photojournalist With Time, Fortune, And The Associated Press Before Being Sent To Brazil. In 1943, Upon Her Return, She Became Only The Second Woman To Be The Subject Of A Onewoman Show At New Yorks Museum Of Modern Art. She Served As Eleanor Roosevelts Personal Photographer And, In The 1950S And 1960S Became Well Known For Her Work In Harpers Bazaar, Primarily As A Fashion Photographer And Portraitist. She Died In 1989.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Brazilian Photographs of Genevieve Naylor'? A: The book primarily focuses on the collection of photographs taken by Genevieve Naylor during her time in Brazil from 1940 to 1942, showcasing everyday life in Brazil during a significant historical period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Robert M. Levine, who provides analysis and context for Genevieve Naylor's photographs.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is an illustrated book that combines photography with scholarly analysis, categorized under Individual Artists.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in perfect condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Brazilian Photographs of Genevieve Naylor' published? A: The book was published on March 13, 1998.
- Q: What themes are explored in Naylor's photographs? A: Naylor's photographs explore themes of social class, everyday life, and cultural dynamics in Brazil during the 1940s.
- Q: Is this book suitable for scholars? A: Yes, the book is suitable for scholars of Brazilian culture and history, as well as for photojournalists and students of photography.
- Q: Are there any notable features of the photographs in the book? A: Yes, the book includes over one hundred photographs that document a rarely seen period in Brazilian history, providing a unique perspective compared to typical wartime propaganda.