Alexey Brodovitch (Portfolio (Assouline))

Often portrayed as the father of 20th-century art direction, Alexey Brodovitch and his contributions to Harper's Bazaar over more than 20 years (1934-1958) remain the reference point for several generations of photographers and art directors. He promoted photographers such as Blumenfeld, Cartier-Bresson, Avedon and Man Ray. Brodovitch was the first to give blank space the same significance as images and text on the page, most notably his pioneering use of the double-page spread. An important retrospective exhibition of his work was held at the Miason Europeenne de la Photographie in Paris in May 1998. This book serves both as a catalogue to this exhibition and as homage to his talent.