Brassai

Brassaï (1899-1984)

Synopsis

This comprehensive Brassai overview showcases the remarkable photography of the iconic chronicler of 1930s Paris, featuring outstanding prints from the Estate Brassai and major museum collections in France and the U.S. Organized into 18 thematic segments like "Paris by Night" and "The Street," the volume captures Brassai's acclaimed portrayals of the urban underbelly, including nightlife and figures like gangsters and artists. Brassai, born Gyula Halász, achieved fame with photobooks such as "Paris de nuit" (1933). He maintained influential friendships with artists and documented them in works like "Artists of My Life" (1982).

Book Details

ISBN-10:
8498446449
ISBN-13:
9788498446449
PUBLISHER:
Fundación Mapfre
YEAR:
2018
BINDING:
Hardcover
PAGES:
363 pages
SIZE:
25 x 31 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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Brassaï (1899-1984)

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