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Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Directing1908Chanteloup-en-Brie, France

Biography

Henri Cartier-Bresson (22 August 1908 – 3 August 2004) was a French artist and humanist photographer considered a master of candid photography, and an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography, and viewed photography as capturing a decisive moment.

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Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/22/1908
Day of Death
8/3/2004
Place of Birth
Chanteloup-en-Brie, France