Highlighting the work of contemporary Brazilian photographers, with an emphasis on images that reflect the dynamism and eclecticism of Brazilian society, this book surveys the work of 21 prominent Brazilian photographers in 149 color and black and white reproductions, with commentary describing the new uses of photography within the contemporary arts. The book also offers an illustrated historical overview and describes the experiences of independent photo agencies in the 1970s, the creative surge in the 80s, and the recent emergence of photography as a means of personal and artistic expression.
