Line by Line: The Drawings of Henri Cartier-Bresson (Painters & Sculptors)
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Line by Line: The Drawings of Henri Cartier-Bresson (Painters & Sculptors) Details
From Library Journal This wonderful compilation of drawings by master photographer Cartier-Bresson is not served well by its introduction, for Jean Clair, curator of drawings at the Pompidou Center, here resorts to the tired "photography vs. . . ." debate. Because art explores how an artist "sees," Clair could have provided more enlightened commentary on Cartier-Bresson's exceptional "vision" rather than using the introduction as a forum for espousing the virtues of drawings over photographs. Indeed, most photohistorian/critics would take serious issue with his narrow interpretation of the photographic medium. Despite this weakness, the book is highly recommended, for the drawings are superbly reproduced, embodying great energy and sensitivity to line.- Kathy Anderson, Onondaga Cty. P.L., Syracuse, N.Y.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more
Reviews
it is very interesting that HCB returned to drawing late in his life. the drawings are quite small. less than 8 by 10 giving them a snapshot quality. it is clear he worked quickly with simple and lively lines. his drawings show how concentrating on drawing areas of light and shadow almost abstractly can produce quite realistically renderings. the city scape are particularly effective.