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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Other Coronation
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This book will appeal to readers interested in photographic art, British history, and cultural studies, particularly those fascinated by social perspectives on historic events.
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The coronation of George VI on 12 May 1937 was one of the biggest media events of the interwar period. While other photographers focused on the new King, his family, and the ceremonial splendour of the day, Henri Cartier-Bresson turned his lens on the crowds that gathered in the streets of London to watch the pageantry.
In a witty reversal of the expected order of proceedings, he shows us ordinary people of all ages and walks of life, some climbing on monuments or each other's shoulders, others straining to get a better view with cardboard periscopes and mirrors on sticks. A few even slump on the ground, the festivities having proved too much.
Presented alongside contemporary news clippings from around the world, these remarkable images reflect Cartier-Bresson's unmistakeable photographic eye and capture the British public at a unique historical moment.
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Other Coronation stands as a testament to Cartier-Bresson's unique ability to document not just events, but the human experience that surrounds them.
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Amateur Photographer praises the book as "a witty and warm look at those who made the journey to celebrate," while the Daily Telegraph highlights how the images offer "a remarkable glimpse of the smaller dramas behind the great imperial pageant." These reviews underscore the charm and insight of Cartier-Bresson's unique viewpoint.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500027240
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 100 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 230.0mm
Height: 315.0mm
Weight: 1040g
Pages: 128
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About the Author
Clément Chéroux is director of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation in Paris. He has also held senior curatorial positions at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Also by Clément Chéroux
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