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Amazing. The best and most interesting book I have read so far about Henri Cartier - Bresson which gives much deeper insight into his mind and soul than all the other books where historians and curators write about him. I gained a different look on him than I had before as a genius of photography, a father of photography. I think some statements about Bresson in art world are overstated and not based on truth or facts approven by himself.
Several interviews highlighted his personal thoughts on the main topics - politics, history, belief, opinion on art and photography, Magnum agency work, his life and feelings... .
Now it seems I know him as a person not only as a genius of photography.
Several interviews highlighted his personal thoughts on the main topics - politics, history, belief, opinion on art and photography, Magnum agency work, his life and feelings... .
Now it seems I know him as a person not only as a genius of photography.
Fantastic insight into one of the most influential photographers of all time.
I liked the selection of pictures, but they not include much context aside from year and place. Also there is no much text about the author, even though they have a lot of space in the book. The size is small and great.
Henri Cartier-Bresson is my favorite photographer and I wanted a book of his photos to own and appreciate, but I can’t afford The Decisive Moment at the moment. This collection from MoMA was fantastic and encompasses the span of his major works. It was fantastic to see his collection from traveling and working all over the globe as well as his portraits and street work all in one place. It still felt like there wasn’t enough, even though it is a very large book.
The essay at the beginning seemed like it would be tedious and mostly unnecessary when I first looked at it, but I really enjoyed it. It taught me more details about his life and work (mostly his work) and I appreciated the time put into building this collection and writing this essay. It was hard to read physically, because the book is large, but it was worth it in the end, the main attraction is, of course, the photography though.
I absolutely love owning these photographs in some form to appreciate at my leisure. His work continues to inspire my life and work as well.
The essay at the beginning seemed like it would be tedious and mostly unnecessary when I first looked at it, but I really enjoyed it. It taught me more details about his life and work (mostly his work) and I appreciated the time put into building this collection and writing this essay. It was hard to read physically, because the book is large, but it was worth it in the end, the main attraction is, of course, the photography though.
I absolutely love owning these photographs in some form to appreciate at my leisure. His work continues to inspire my life and work as well.