Jean Brunhes facts for kids
Jean Brunhes was a famous French geographer. He was born in Toulouse, France, on October 25, 1869. He passed away on August 25, 1930. Brunhes is best known for his important work on Human Geography. He also led a big photo project called The Archives of the Planet, which was supported by Albert Kahn.
What is Human Geography?
Jean Brunhes' most famous book was La géographie humaine, which means Human Geography. This special part of geography studies how people interact with the Earth. It looks at how humans change the environment and how the environment affects human life. For example, it explores how cities are built, how farms are used, and how different cultures live in various places. Brunhes helped us understand these connections better.
The Archives of the Planet
Jean Brunhes was the director of a huge project called The Archives of the Planet. This project was started by a rich banker named Albert Kahn. From 1909 to 1931, Kahn sent photographers and cameramen all over the world. They took thousands of amazing color photos and films. Their goal was to capture images of human life and nature before they changed too much. Brunhes helped guide this important work, making sure these valuable records were collected.
Other Works
Jean Brunhes also wrote other books. One popular book he wrote with Henriette Brunhes was Ruskin et la Bible: pour servir à l'histoire d'une pensée. This book was published in 1901. It explored ideas about art and religion.
See also
In Spanish: Jean Brunhes para niños
