Delusion is a lie that tells the truth = El delirio es una mentira que dice la verdad / María José Sesma.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sesma, María José, 1983- photographer, author.

Contributor:

Myers, Robin, 1987- translator.

Fotografia (Publisher), publisher.

Smidt Family Modern and Contemporary Art Collection Fund.

Hydra (Publisher), publisher.

Local Philadelphia: Ulises Bookstore Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Sesma, María José, 1983---Pictorial works.

Sesma, María José.

Photography, Artistic.

Delusions--Pictorial works.

Delusions.

Religion--Photography.

Religion.

Insects--Behavior--Pictorial works.

Insects.

Insects in art.

Spain--Religion--Pictorial works.

Spain.

art photography.

Insects--Behavior.

Genre:

photobooks.

Photobooks

Pictorial works

Photobooks.

Physical Description:

132 unnumbered pages : illustrations, photographs ; 23 cm

Edition:

Primera edición.

Other Title:

Delirio es una mentira que dice la verdad

Place of Publication:

Ciudad de Mexico : Hydra : Fotografia S.C., 2020.

Language Note:

In English, translated from Spanish.

Summary:

"This photobook questions how terror works as a distraction from the void. Religions have used this human need by preaching imminent punishment and people react instinctively to that message. It also uses nature's reference to insect parasites, how they live off their hosts, feeding on them by using chemicals regulating their physical and mental functions" -- Provided by publisher.

The power of suggestion can really upset us when it comes to fear and terror. The nervous system determines reality, controls body functions and is based on chemical compounds, and language also determines reality. According to some psychologists, exposure to violent and negative news can have severe and lasting psychological effects beyond simple pessimistic feelings. This photobook questions how terror works as a distraction from the void. Religions have used this human need by preaching imminent punishment and people react instinctively to that message. It also uses natureœs reference to insect parasites, how they live off their hosts, feeding on them by using chemicals regulating their physical and mental functions.

Notes:

Limited to 1,000 copies.

Illustrative photobook with duotone cover comprised chiefly of black-and-white photographs and accompanying text.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Smidt Family Modern and Contemporary Art Collection Fund.

ISBN:

9786079839420

OCLC:

1335692763