Che Guevara's Face: How a Cuban Photographer's Image Became a Cultural Icon
What has been called the most famous photograph in the world, and a symbol of the 20th century, began as a spur of the moment snapshot by a Cuban photographer. Alberto Korda transformed a simple photo into a world famous portrait of a larger than life revolutionary. Korda's 1960 photo of Che Guevara's defiant face has traveled the world in many forms. It shows up wherever people struggle for freedom and human rights. And in the 21st century, the controversial photo continues to inspire, entertain, and even infuriate.
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Che Guevara's Face: How a Cuban Photographer's Image Became a Cultural Icon
What has been called the most famous photograph in the world, and a symbol of the 20th century, began as a spur of the moment snapshot by a Cuban photographer. Alberto Korda transformed a simple photo into a world famous portrait of a larger than life revolutionary. Korda's 1960 photo of Che Guevara's defiant face has traveled the world in many forms. It shows up wherever people struggle for freedom and human rights. And in the 21st century, the controversial photo continues to inspire, entertain, and even infuriate.
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Che Guevara's Face: How a Cuban Photographer's Image Became a Cultural Icon

Che Guevara's Face: How a Cuban Photographer's Image Became a Cultural Icon

by Danielle Smith-Llera
Che Guevara's Face: How a Cuban Photographer's Image Became a Cultural Icon

Che Guevara's Face: How a Cuban Photographer's Image Became a Cultural Icon

by Danielle Smith-Llera

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Overview

What has been called the most famous photograph in the world, and a symbol of the 20th century, began as a spur of the moment snapshot by a Cuban photographer. Alberto Korda transformed a simple photo into a world famous portrait of a larger than life revolutionary. Korda's 1960 photo of Che Guevara's defiant face has traveled the world in many forms. It shows up wherever people struggle for freedom and human rights. And in the 21st century, the controversial photo continues to inspire, entertain, and even infuriate.

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ISBN-13: 9780756555603
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 08/01/2016
Series: Captured World History Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 64
File size: 14 MB
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Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Danielle Smith-Llera’s former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D.C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica.

Table of Contents

Tragedy in Havana — Struggling for independence — A revolutionary image — Portrait for the people.

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