Breve historia del Renacimiento

A companion volume to Spanish for Gringos helps develop a quick, practical working use of English and includes key English idiomatic phrases, short-cuts, and helpful tips in a down-to-earth format for beginners. Original.

Behind Frida Kahlo’s portraits, lies the story of both her life and work. It is precisely this combination that draws the reader in. Frida’s work is a record of her life, and rarely can we learn so much about an artist from what she records inside the picture frame. Frida Kahlo truly is Mexico’s gift to the history of art. She was just eighteen years old when a terrible bus accident changed her life forever, leaving her handicapped and burdened with constant physical pain. But her explosive character, raw determination and hard work helped to shape her artistic talent. And although he...

Every night the small animals of the forest gather around the old oak tree to hear a story under the stars. Tonight the oak tree tells the story of Camila, the strange iguana, who never spoke but ate flies, laid in the sun and smiled at everyone who said hello. One day Camila lost her smile and began to lose her brillant green color. When the animals discover the cause, they try to help their new friend.

Se suele debatir si la animación es una técnica, un género, o incluso un lenguaje con leyes propias, donde todo es posible. En cualquier caso, a la animación le pasa a veces lo mismo que al documental: para algunos cronistas, parece que no exista. Desde 2011, en Con A de animación estamos luchando para visibilizar la animación como género, y a sus géneros o, si lo prefieren, diferentes formatos. No en balde, uno de los géneros con más pujanza en el mundo de la imagen animada es el videojuego, como puede verse en la imagen de portada que debemos al distinguido estudio Deconstructeam, ...