Henri Cartier-Bresson vs Oscar Niemeyer
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Compare the life timelines of Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) and Oscar Niemeyer (1907–2012) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 96 years, from 1908 to 2004.
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Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004)
- — Born in Chanteloup-en-Brie, France Verified
- — Studied painting under André Lhote Verified
- — Adopted the Leica 35mm camera and turned to photography Verified
- — Prisoner of war during World War II Verified
- — Co-founded Magnum Photos Verified
- — Published The Decisive Moment Verified
- — Largely returned to drawing and painting Verified
- — Established the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson Verified
- — Died in Montjustin, France Verified
Oscar Niemeyer (1907–2012)
- — Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Verified
- — Designed the Pampulha complex in Belo Horizonte Verified
- — Contributed to the United Nations Headquarters design Verified
- — Designed the civic buildings of Brasilia Verified
- — Went into exile during the military dictatorship Verified
- — Awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize Verified
- — Completed the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum Verified
- — Died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Verified