Le Corbusier: Architecture for Emotion

Author: (French) Jean Herbette
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: "The creation of contemporary architecture is the work of many, but history has brought Le Corbusier forward from the crowd. Because he was also a painter, architect, and poet." This is how architectural historian Sigfried Giedion positioned Le Corbusier: a comprehensive creator. Jean goes beyond the existing impression of Le Corbusier—whether purism or roughness—and shows us those "architecture for emotion" works, such as the white villas, residential units, Ronchamp Church, La Tourette Monastery, and Chandigarh city. This book contains nearly 200 illustrations. Sketches, oil paintings, sculptures, travel pamphlets, architectural plans, urban designs—all aspects of a creator are included. From the Savoy Villa to the Radiant City, from the Ronchamp Church to the Chandigarh city, Le Corbusier represents 20th-century architecture.