The Decisive Moment

Henri Cartier-BressonSteidl • ISBN-13 978‑3869307886

The Decisive Moment coverThe Decisive Moment cover

The Decisive Moment

Henri Cartier-BressonSteidl

This edition of Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment

ISBN-10: 3869307889 · ISBN-13: 978‑3869307886 · 1952 · 1st Edition

Dimensions: 28.4 × 38.1 × 3.3 cm

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Originally published in 1952, this seminal monograph defines Henri Cartier-Bresson’s philosophy of capturing the fleeting intersection of visual geometry and human action. Featuring a cover designed by Henri Matisse, the volume presents a definitive collection of the artist's work, articulating the aesthetic principles that established the foundation for modern candid reportage and the art of the spontaneous image.

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Publisher: Steidl
1st Edition1952
Pages: 160Language: EnglishPrinted in: Göttingen, GermanyPaper finish: Matte

Contributors

Author: Henri Cartier-BressonEditor: Ivan KynclEditor: Bernd MarkowskyContributor: Henri Cartier-Bresson

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Inferred: Artistic PhotographyInferred: Artists BookInferred: Exhibition CatalogueInferred: MonographInferred: Photobook

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Cornerstone of: Street Photography

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