SUMMARY
André Kertész, born in Hungary in 1894, significantly influenced modern photography by finding emotional depth in everyday scenes and employing geometry and unique perspectives. His work predated and informed movements like the decisive moment and street photography, influencing artists such as Robert Frank and Saul Leiter. Despite professional struggles in New York, Kertész continued to create personal urban photographs. Often called "a photographer's photographer," his visual poetry and quiet observation laid groundwork for much of contemporary photographic practice.
TAKEAWAYS
Kertész focused on ordinary moments and geometric compositions, influencing street photography.
His instinctive timing and observational style predated Henri Cartier-Bresson's 'decisive moment'.
His work laid foundations for modern street photography with its use of geometry and perspective.
Kertész is recognized as a highly influential, though sometimes understated, figure in photography history.