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"We are immediately drawn into this ancient citadel with its single entrance, its walls almost tangible. The presence of the people in the photographs come to life, page after page; the sensitively chosen quotes transport us into their atmosphere… It touched me profoundly.
What a beautiful work this is"
- THOMAS PERSSON, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CONDE NAST UOMO VOGUE
This lavishly illustrated photographic collection spans over a century, from 1890 until the present day, and alongside historic and contemporary quotations, provides a graphic description of Monemvasian society throughout its recent history. It is an illustration of how a community, living in unique, physical and historical surroundings, may flourish and recreate within itself a strong bond of solidarity, pride and continuity.
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Poul Rasmussen, a Danish photographer, captured a period of physical and social change between 1968-1992. The local families were deserting the old buildings of the Castro, and moving to the mainland for work and for a more modern way of life. Throughout this period, the Castro maintained the role as the heart of the community.
Poul Rasmussen (1929 - 1993) was a world famous Danish photographer. He became a permanent resident in the area in 1966. As a renowned international photographer, he photographed Monemvasia's community life during a period of significant change. His portraits are a remarkable record.
He captured the changing face of the mainland village as the Castro was increasingly abandoned. Importantly, he shows the institutions of community life, the church and national and local festivals, were still taking place on the Rock, remaining the heart of this community. Collectively, the images display the last years of migration from the Castro, before the impact of tourism.
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Poul Rasmussen (1929 - 1993) was a world famous Danish photographer. He became a permanent resident in the area in 1966. As a renowned international photographer, he photographed Monemvasia's community life during a period of significant change. His portraits are a remarkable record.
He captured the changing face of the mainland village as the Castro was increasingly abandoned. Importantly, he shows the institutions of community life, the church and national and local festivals, were still taking place on the Rock, remaining the heart of this community. Collectively, the images display the last years of migration from the Castro, before the impact of tourism.
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booksellers.
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The Monemvasia Society
An archive of photographs of the people of Monemvasia, Greece, from the late nineteenth century to the present day.
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Monemvasia Society. Castro, Monemvasia, Lakonia. 23070. Greece
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Photographs © Monemvasia Photographic Society
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