Henri Cartier-Bresson
(Paperback)
Available Formats
Paperback
Published: 13th January 2009
Hardback
Published: 25th October 2023
Paperback
Published: 6th October 2017
Publishing Details
Henri Cartier-Bresson
By (Author) Clment Chroux
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Thames & Hudson Ltd
13th January 2009
24th November 2008
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Individual photographers
779.092
Physical Properties
Paperback
160
Width 125mm, Height 177mm
240g
Description
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.
Reviews
'New Horizons is a revolutionary series ... literally spectacular' - Mail on Sunday
'Great value a thorough overview of [Bressons] own story' - Digital Camera
Author Bio
Clment Chroux 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.
