This publication investigates the evolution of international photography from 1900 to 1950, focusing on the portrait and the changing visual strategies of the era. Edited by Ute Eskildsen, the book draws upon essays by leading scholars to explore how photographers captured the human form and identity. It examines the conceptual underpinnings of the photographic image and its metaphorical representations of humanity during a transformative period in visual arts. The publication is based on works exhibited at the Museo Picasso Málaga.

This publication serves as a scholarly catalog for an exhibition on international photography from the first half of the 20th century. The essays by Ute Eskildsen, Christine Kuhlmann, Ramon Esparza, and Florian Ebner offer critical perspectives on portraiture and evolving photographic techniques. The inclusion of bibliographical references suggests a resource intended for art historians, photography enthusiasts, and students seeking in-depth knowledge of the period.