Le Corbusier. Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3858817287 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 415 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Furniture and Interiors 1910–1965, presents an aspect of Le Corbusier’s career that is little known, especially in the English-speaking world: his lifelong preoccupation with the decorative arts. “Rüegg’s magnificent new book, Le Corbusier. The book is a superb contribution to Le Corbusier scholarship, one that far surpasses previous studies and reveals a profound understanding not only of his furniture and interiors but also of the man himself.”
A stunning catalog in scale and scope, it follows the evolution of his style chronologically, making it an easy-to-use resource for both scholars and general readers. After World War II, Le Corbusier shifted to more functional designs for use in everyday life. Presenting illustrations gathered together for the first time, Le Corbusier. After he moved to Paris in the early 1920s and adopted his now famous moniker, Le Corbusier developed a particular interest in équipement, a term he coined for the essential furnishings of a residence. Furniture and Interiorsis the authoritative book on Le Corbusier’s work as an interior designer. He focused specifically on tables, cabinets, and eventually the chrome and leath
A must for Corb fans This book is a must for Corb fans. There are so many Corb books out there but this one is the best for researching and cataloging all of his interiors and furniture. It's $$ but worth every penny.. This was a good transaction. Donald R. Stanley This is a good book to read if you are interested in le corbusier's history as it pertains ti the interiors of hisbuildings.