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Henri Cartier-Bresson

Author: Clément Chéroux   Series: New Horizons

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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.

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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.

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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 Second World War, 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.

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Critic Reviews

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

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About the Author

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.

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Product Details

Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published
24th November 2008
Pages
160
ISBN
9780500301241

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