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

Basterda. "Die Besten der Besten: Henri Cartier-Bresson in Analogue Lifestyle in Magazine - Lomography." Lomography. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.lomography.com/magazine/lifestyle/2011/03/26/die-besten-der-besten-henri-cartier-bresson>.

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>.

"Trinidad and tobago- djournalist- cuba since the fall of the USSR." D Journalist- Terence Hilton-Clarke- index. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://djournalist.tripod.com/cub>