The portrait in the photography of Francisco Fernández Sánchez

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https://doi.org/10.30827/caug.v56.31809

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Photography, artistic creation, portrait, memory, artistic legacy, heritage

Abstract

This study presents a technical and aesthetic analysis of the portrait photography of Francisco Fernández Sánchez, photographer, educator, and researcher at the University of Granada. His body of work constitutes a valuable visual archive of Granada’s cultural life from the 1980s to the early 21st century. Through a critical examination of his visual language, the study explores the stylistic evolution of his work, his treatment of light, compositional organization, and the psychological positioning of his portraits. The research highlights his methodology based on emotional connection with his subjects, the symbolic use of space, and his conception of portraiture as a tool for introspection and the construction of collective memory. In contrast to purely documentary approaches, Francisco Fernández developed an artistic and intellectual project that, through a humanistic and introspective gaze, succeeded in capturing both individual essence and the spirit of an era, establishing his legacy as a fundamental contribution to Andalusian visual heritage.

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Published

2025-05-23

How to Cite

Sánchez Montalván, F. J., & Peralbo Cano, R. (2025). The portrait in the photography of Francisco Fernández Sánchez. Cuadernos De Arte De La Universidad De Granada, 56, 99–118. https://doi.org/10.30827/caug.v56.31809

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