Social network of photographers of the building of Brasília: creation of new information

Abstract

This paper uses Social Network Analysis (SNA) as a tool in the research of new information on the network about photographers of the Brasilia building. As it was with the city, the network is also under construction and should be supplemented with personal interviews. The photograph asdocument presents her own characteristics. To be used as information is necessary to give itorganicity. This understood in the context of its production, classification, storage, preservation, protection, restoration, reproductions, etc. The SNA is a methodology originated from Sociology. It ispresented as a tool capable of revealing subjective information and gaps in collections formalized or not. In particular, links between actors, not only deepening the question of organicity documentimagery, but also contributing to the social, political and economic historical period.