Charreada: Mexican Rodeo in Texas - Couverture souple

Rendon, Al

 
9781574413021: Charreada: Mexican Rodeo in Texas
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1574413023 ISBN 13 : 9781574413021
Editeur : University of North Texas Press,U.S., 2010

Synopsis

Beautifully illustrated with 75 duotone images.

El Charro, or man on horseback, has represented the spirit of independent Mexico since he played an important role in the 1821 revolution. He is the Mexican version of the American cowboy, only much older, arising from the ranch culture first brought to Mexico by the Spanish. The Charreada is his rodeo, his opportunity to show off both his skills with rope and horse and his decorative, elegant costume. It is at the center of Mexican heritage and self-image, a source of mythology and genuine heroes that has been brought to Texas by immigrants. And since 1989, it has included women, charras, who participate in elaborate and difficult riding formations.

San Antonio photographer Al Rendon has taken this ideal subject for the camera and created a collection of splendid sepia photographs reproduced in duotone. The photos juxtapose the grit of the arena with the poise and polish of the charros, charras, and their horses. The essays, by Julia Hambric, Bryan Woolley, and F. E. Abernethy, describe the history of the charreada and its roots in Mexican culture. Hambric's essay also details the costumes and events prescribed by tradition and the Federacion Nacional de Charro. Together, this is a unique examination of an important part of Mexico's heritage.

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À propos de l?auteur

AL RENDON is the owner of Rendon Photography & Fine Art in San Antonio. A photographer since he has been able to hold a camera, his images have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, Texas Monthly, and numerous other books and magazines.

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Éditeur
University of North Texas Press,U.S.
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1574413023
ISBN 13 
9781574413021
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
120
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  1574411551 ISBN 13 :  9781574411553
Editeur : University of North Texas Press,..., 2002
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