Le Corbusier (1887-1965), born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland), is considered by many to be the most influential architect of the twentieth century. Educated in his hometown in the Arts and Crafts tradition under his mentor Charles L Eplattenier, his early training included important travels and periods of work in the offices of the Perret Brothers (Paris) and Peter Behrens (Berlin). He settled permanently in Paris in 1917, after which he encountered the modernist painter Amedee Ozenfant who would have a significant influence on his work; together they...
Le Corbusier (1887-1965), born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland), is considered by many to be the most influential ...
This book considers the architect Le Corbusier's encounters with Australia as a two-way exchange, showing the impact of his ideas and projects on Australian-based architects while also revealing counter-influences on Le Corbusier in his post-war career that were activated by his contacts with Australia. Compiled from detailed archival research undertaken at the Fondation Le Corbusier, Paris, and nationally based archives, it brings together a set of episodes placing them in context with the history of modern art, architecture and urbanism in 20th century Australia. Key exchanges between Le...
This book considers the architect Le Corbusier's encounters with Australia as a two-way exchange, showing the impact of his ideas and projects on Aust...
This book considers the architect Le Corbusier’s encounters with Australia and New Zealand as a two-way exchange, showing the impact of his ideas and projects on architects of the region whilst also revealing counterinfluences on Le Corbusier in his post-war career that were activated by his contacts.
This book considers the architect Le Corbusier’s encounters with Australia and New Zealand as a two-way exchange, showing the impact of his ideas an...
