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Henri Cartier-Bresson

Clément Chéroux author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:24th Nov '08

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A concise introduction to the life and work of one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century

From his early encounters with the Surrealists, his film work and his experiences in the Second World War, to the development of his own personal aesthetic, the concept of the decisive moment, and the foundation of Magnum Photos, Henri Cartier-Bresson's influence on the world has been profound. This book tells his life story through his images.Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photography came to define the 20th century. This book tells his life story through his images: all the major events from his youth to his death in 2004 are described, contextualized and analysed in the light of his photographic work. From his early encounters with the Surrealists, his film work and his experiences in the SecondWorldWar, to the development of his own personal aesthetic, the concept of the ‘decisive moment’, and the foundation of Magnum Photos, his influence on the world has been profound and unforgettable.

'New Horizons is a revolutionary series ... literally spectacular' - Mail on Sunday
'Great value … a thorough overview of [Bresson’s] own story' - Digital Camera

ISBN: 9780500301241

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 240g

160 pages