Henri Cartier-Bresson

Name: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500301241
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By Clément Chéroux and Editions Gallimard

Series: New Horizons

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Henri Cartier-Bresson explores the life and work of the legendary photographer whose images defined 20th-century photography. This book walks through his journey from his youth and early Surrealist encounters, through wartime experiences and film work, to his pioneering concept of the 'decisive moment' and co-founding Magnum Photos, highlighting his lasting global impact.
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Ideal for readers interested in photography, art history, and cultural influences 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.

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

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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, contextualised, 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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500301241

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 160

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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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