Activity 1
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Look at a Henri Cartier-Bresson photograph and discuss why you think that capturing the decisive moment has added to the picture’s quality.
This photo was taken in Shanghai in December of 1948. This picture was during the gold rush when the Kuomintang decided to distribute 40 grams of gold per person. Thousands came out and waited in line for hours. The police attempted to keep order, but ultimately ten people were crushed to death. This decisive moment adds to the picture's quality because it gives a sense of the chaos and desperation of the time.
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