内容简介
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) studied
painting before taking up photography in his early twenties. One of
the founders of the photography agency Magnum (together with Robert
Capa and others), he is best known for the skill with which he
captured the most fleeting of scenes. This volume includes his
photographs of France, Spain, America, India, Russia, Mexico, and
pre-revolutionary China.It shows clearly how, for Cartier-Bresson,
art is an expression of common humanity. 63 duotone
illustrations.
About the series: The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography.
About the series: The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography.