Chanson: A Tribute to France's Most Romantic and Poetic Musical Tradition

A photographic tribute to France's most lyrical, romantic, and poetic musical tradition.

Virtually no other musical discipline is as closely linked with the culture and essence of a country as the chanson with France. With roots in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, this secular, lyric-driven form of song has been reborn throughout French history—and continues to influence today’s pop artists. Featuring the work of such celebrated photographers as Robert Doisneau, this fascinating history of t...