Henri Cartier-Bresson
August 22nd 1908 - August 3rd 2004
Henri Cartier-Bresson was a french photographer who was an early user of the 35m film. He is often considered the master of candid photography and helped with the development of street photography.
Henri Cartier-Bresson coined the idea of the decisive moment. This term refers to the split second of genius and inspiration that a photographer has to capture a certain moment. This is what inspired his first book, which he named 'The Decisive Moment' and released in 1952.
Being such a popular photographer, Henri's work took him all around the world, including places such as China, India and the USA. In 1966, he decided to change his focus of photography onto portraits and landscapes. Then, in 1975, he retired and decided to no longer take pictures but returned to painting and drawing.
Below are a few examples of Henri Cartier-Bresson's work.
Being such a popular photographer, Henri's work took him all around the world, including places such as China, India and the USA. In 1966, he decided to change his focus of photography onto portraits and landscapes. Then, in 1975, he retired and decided to no longer take pictures but returned to painting and drawing.
Below are a few examples of Henri Cartier-Bresson's work.
please annotate, why selected, discuss composition, how do the images relate to the "Decisive moment"?
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