Le Corbusier (Basic Art Series 2.0)

Born Charles-ƒdouard Jeanneret Le Corbusier (1887Ð1965) is widely acclaimed as the most influential architect of the 20th century. From private villas to mass social housing projects his radical ideas designs and writings presented a whole-scale reinvention not only of individual structures but of entire concepts of modern living.Le CorbusierÕs work made distinct developments over the years from early vernacular houses in Switzerland through dazzling white purist villas to dynamic syntheses of art and architecture such as the chapel at Ronchamp and the civic buildings in Chandigarh India. A hallmark throughout was his ability to combine functionalist aspirations with a strong sense of expressionism as well as a broader and empathetic understanding of urban planning. He was a founding member of the Congr�s international dÕarchitecture moderne (CIAM) which championed Òarchitecture as a social art.ÓThis book presents some of Le CorbusierÕs landmark projects to introduce an architect thinker and modern pioneer who even in his unrealized projects offered discussion and inspiration for generations to come.

Series: Basic Art Series 2.0

Hardcover: 96 pages

Publisher: TASCHEN (July 10 2019)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 3836560356

ISBN-13: 978-3836560351

Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds