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Connie Patterson
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Before becoming a photographer...
Born on August 22, 1908 in France
Has four siblings
Grew up in Paris
Went to Catholic School
Uncle introduced him to painting
Went to Lhote Academy (a private art school)
Beginning Photography
Photography movement started in 1920s
Surrealist Movement
Painting angered him
Destroyed most of his paintings
Inspired by photojournalist, Martin Munkacsi
Famous for...His camera of choice: the Leica
The master of candid photography
“Street Photography”
Black and Whites
1948: Coverage of Gandhi’s funeral
Gandhi
Importance to Photography
Father of modern photojournalism
Part of the photography revolution
Early Adopter of 35mm format
Characteristics of Work
Street Photography
Photojournalism
Black & White
Works
Africa
India
China
USSR
Portraits
China
Soviet Union
My Favorites
Sources
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Chessa. "Ciao, Chessa!: Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century - MoMA New York." Ciao, Chessa!. Blogger, n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ciaochessa.com/2010/05/henri-cartier-bresson-modern-century.html>.
Christie. "HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON (1908-2004) | Delhi, Birla House, Gandhi, 1948 | Photographs Auction | 1940s, Photographs | Christie's ." Christie's: Fine Art Auctions and Private Sales for Contemporary, Modern, Old Master paintings, jewelry, watches, wine, furniture & more. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5038154>.
"Classic Photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson | Photography Blog." Photography Blog. Blogger, n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://pphotographyb.blogspot.com/2010/10/classic-photography-by-henri-cartier.html>.
Daiter, Stephen. "China by Henri Cartier-Bresson presented by Stephen Daiter Gallery." Stephen Daiter Gallery Photography Vintage Photography. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.stephendaitergallery.com/dynamic/artwork_display.asp?ArtworkID=1466>.
"Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson." Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.henricartierbresson.com>
"Henri Cartier-Bresson." Magnum Photos. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&l1=0&pid=2K7O3R14T1LX&nm=Henri%20Cartier%2DBresson>.
"Henri Cartier-Bresson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Cartier-Bresson>.
More Sources...
"Henri Cartier-Bresson Biography - Biography.com." Biography.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.biography.com/articles/Henri-Cartier-Bresson-9240139>.
Lebovic, Josef. "Josef Lebovic Gallery - Collectors' List 126 2007 - Focus on Women." Josef Lebovic Gallery. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.joseflebovicgallery.com/catalogue/archive/cat-126-2007/pages/pg04.html>.
"PHOTOGRAPHIE Online - Wiederentdeckt: erste MAGNUM-Ausstellung." PHOTOGRAPHIE Online - Der Webauftritt zum Magazin. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.photographie.de/page.php?modul=Article&op=read&nid=41>
"Physical Map of Africa." Free World Maps - Physical maps. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.freeworldmaps.net/africa/>.
"Political Map of India, India Maps." India Travel Guide, detailed guide on India. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.travelindia-guide.com/maps/political_map.ph>
"The Photography of Henri Cartier-Bresson : NPR." NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1318621>.
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