Master photographers

From Man Ray's pioneering expérimentations to the élégant and sensual fashion shots of Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts, this work showcases twenty masters of their craft across différent photographie genres, ranging from reportage and documentary photography to art and portraiture.

For each artist featured, a 22-page portfolio of iconic images provides a comprehensive overview of their oeuvre. Each chapter opens with an insightful introduction to the photographer's work and concludes with a concise biography. The photographs are accompanied by engaging commentary from the specialist authors that contextualizes and sheds light on the stories, motivations, and techniques behind particular images.

From the poignant street photography of French masters Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson, to the witty and often satirical images of Martin Parr, via the provocative oeuvre of Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, and the powerful portraits of Americans Walker Evans and Elliott Erwitt, this volume is both a discerning introduction and an homage to the most innovative and significant photographers of the twentieth century.

« It's about reacting to what you see, hopefoily without preconception. you can find pictures anywhere. it's simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. you just have to gare about what's around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy. »
Elliott Erwitt