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HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON - Coggle Diagram
HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON
Early Life and Education
-Born into a bourgeois family in Paris, France
-Received early exposure to painting, studying under his uncle Louis, a renowned painter
-Explored painting and studied classical and modern art at private art schools and academies in Paris
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Photographic Career
-Acquired a Leica camera, which became his tool for capturing decisive moments
-Traveled extensively, photographing in Europe and beyond, exhibiting his work in New York and Madrid
-Met and collaborated with notable photographers like David Seymour (Chim) and Robert Capa
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Legacy
-Left a profound impact on photography, shaping the genre of candid and street photography
-Magnum Photos continues to uphold his ethos of using photography to serve humanity
Notable Work: "Coronation of King George VI, London 1937"
-Captured the reactions of the public during King George VI's coronation, focusing on the diverse and human elements of the scene
-Emphasized the significance of documenting everyday life and the collective human experience
-Henri Cartier-Bresson's legacy as a master photographer and his contributions to the art of photography continue to inspire generations of photographers worldwide
(22 August 1908 – 3 August 2004)
-Profession: Artist, Humanist Photographer, Pioneer of Candid Photography