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Henri Cartier-Bresson (Masters)

by Hen Cartier Bresson

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Publisher Comments:

Henri Cartier-Bresson reveals--as only a few great artists have done consistently--the richness, the sensibilities, and the varieties of the human experience in the twentieth century. This volume of Aperture's Masters of Photography series confirms the genius of the photographer whose pictures with the new, smaller hand-held cameras and faster films defined the idea of "the decisive moment" in photography.

Cartier-Bresson's imagery is intimate, but it is also utterly respectful of his subjects. In his wide travels throughout the world, he has captured universal meanings through the glimpses into the lives of individuals in scores of countries. Each photograph is in itself a masterpiece of dramatic form; taken together, Cartier-Bresson's works constitute a personal history of epic scope.

Henri Cartier-Bresson presents forty-two of the artist's photographs, each recognized a a masterpiece of the medium. In addition, Cartier-Bresson offers a brief statement of his own artistic ethos, his striving for the spontaneity through intuition that imbues his work.

About the Author

Born in Chanteloup, France, in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson studied painting and literature until 1930, when he began his career in photography. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications and in museums and galleries around the world. His awards include four from the Overseas Press Club. Since 1973 he has concentrated on drawing.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780893817442
Author:
Cartier-Bresson, Henri
Author:
Cartier-Bresson, Henri
Photographer:
Cartier, Bresson Henri
Author:
Aperture
Publisher:
Aperture
Location:
New York
Subject:
Individual Photographer
Subject:
Photography, Artistic
Subject:
Cartier-bresson, henri, 1908-
Subject:
Cartier-Bresson, Henri
Subject:
Individual Photographers - General
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series:
Aperture masters of photography
Series Volume:
GTR-373
Publication Date:
June 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
8.28x8.28x.51 in. 1.06 lbs.

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