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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Clément Chéroux
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Description for Henri Cartier-Bresson
Paperback. 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. Series: New Horizons. Num Pages: 160 pages, 180 illustrations, 100 in colour. BIC Classification: AJB; AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 169 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
New Horizons
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500301241
SKU
V9780500301241
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99-44
About Clément Chéroux
Clément Chéroux is senior curator of photography at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. He was formerly head curator of photography at the Centre Pompidou, Paris.
Reviews for Henri Cartier-Bresson
'New Horizons is a revolutionary series ... literally spectacular' - Mail on Sunday 'Great value … a thorough overview of [Bresson’s] own story' - Digital Camera