Description"Painting is about studying the impression of a pebble falling onto the surface of the water, a bird in flight, the sun receding over the sea or among the mountain pines and laurels." -Joan Mir This quote from the world-famous Catalan painter Mir , describing his approach to art, served as a guiding principle for famed aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand as he set out to explore Catalonia.
Ramon Folch is a former professor at the University of Barcelona, former chair of UNESCO/FLACAM (La Plata), and served as an ecological consultant for UNESCO (Paris)..
He has published 60 books, and since 1995, has been working on a vast project to document the state of the world.
About the Author Yann Arthus-Bertrand is one of the world\'s best-known aerial photographers, acclaimed for the international bestseller Earth from Above.
Ramon Folch\'s text introduces us to the history, culture, and key locations in Catalonia.
With his trademark poetry and magic, Arthus-Bertrand captures expansive landscapes as well as intimate experiences in 150 photographs.
This region of northeastern Spain boasts a unique variety of landscapes, from sea to mountains to radiant Barcelona.
Description"Painting is about studying the impression of a pebble falling onto the surface of the water, a bird in flight, the sun receding over the sea or among the mountain pines and laurels." -Joan Mir This quote from the world-famous Catalan painter Mir , describing his approach to art, served as a guiding principle for famed aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand as he set out to explore Catalonia
