New Paper Explores Amazonian Photographic Archives of Roberto Monte-Mór
A recent paper by Urban Studies Foundation fellow Junia Mortimer investigates how photographic archives can yield new insights when re-examined through diverse conceptual lenses and with varied perspectives. The research focuses on the extensive collection of Roberto Monte-Mór, a professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, who documented Amazonian frontier settlements over three decades. Monte-Mór, an architect, economist, and urban planner, compiled this archive while developing his concept of extended urbanization throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
A new academic paper by Junia Mortimer, an Urban Studies Foundation fellow, delves into the process of re-evaluating photographic archives. The study explores the outcomes when these historical collections are revisited using different conceptual frameworks and with a broader range of collaborators and perspectives involved.
The specific archive under examination belongs to Roberto Monte-Mór, a distinguished professor at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Monte-Mór's multifaceted career as an architect, economist, and urban planner significantly informed his work in the Amazon region.
Throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, Monte-Mór actively photographed and studied Amazonian frontier settlements. This extensive visual documentation was integral to his ongoing research and the development of his concept of extended urbanization.
Mortimer's paper aims to uncover what new understandings and interpretations can emerge from a fresh look at this significant historical record. (Source: Phys.org)
