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Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret in Switzerland, was a visionary French architect, designer, and writer who profoundly influenced modern architecture and urban planning. His innovative ideas blended functionalism with bold sculptural expressionism, embodying the essence of the International Style of architecture. Notably, Le Corbusier's designs, such as the Villa Savoye and the master plan for Chandigarh, India, are celebrated for their revolutionary approaches to living spaces and urban environments.

Le Corbusier's early life in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where he was immersed in the art and craft of watchmaking, significantly shaped his design principles. His architectural journey began without formal training, starting with his education in decorative arts and leading to significant collaborations across Europe. Le Corbusier's philosophy was deeply rooted in the belief that architecture should improve living conditions, particularly in crowded cities. This belief drove his contributions to the Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne and his development of influential architectural principles, such as the Five Points of Architecture, which are exemplified in Villa Savoye.

Villa Savoye, located in Poissy, France, stands as a testament to Le Corbusier's innovative approach, featuring pilotis (reinforced concrete stilts), a functional roof garden, an open floor plan, horizontal windows, and a free façade design. These elements collectively embody his vision of a "machine for living," integrating the house with its environment and the modern lifestyle. Despite facing issues with structural durability and weather resistance, Villa Savoye remains a pivotal work in architectural history, symbolizing the transition to modern architectural thought.

Le Corbusier's legacy is multifaceted, extending beyond architecture to furniture design and painting, showcasing his broad artistic talents. His work continues to inspire and provoke discussion, reflecting both his groundbreaking contributions to modern architecture and the complexities of his ideologies and methodologies​​​.

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Wikipedia

Date and place of birt:6 october 1887, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Date and place of death:27 august 1965, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Nationality:France, Switzerland
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Architect, Artist, Designer, Painter
Art school / group:OSA Group
Art style:Cubism, Modern art, Post War Art, Purism

Creators France

Vincent Vidal (1811 - 1887)
Vincent Vidal
1811 - 1887
Louise Catherine Breslau (1856 - 1927)
Louise Catherine Breslau
1856 - 1927
Olivier Sanfilippo (1981)
Olivier Sanfilippo
1981
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder (1886 - 1943)
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder
1886 - 1943
François Bonvin (1817 - 1887)
François Bonvin
1817 - 1887
Samuel Granovsky (1882 - 1942)
Samuel Granovsky
1882 - 1942
Philippe de Gueldre (XV century - XVI century)
Philippe de Gueldre
XV century - XVI century
Albert Decaris (1901 - 1988)
Albert Decaris
1901 - 1988
Norbert Goeneutte (1854 - 1894)
Norbert Goeneutte
1854 - 1894
Marc-Antoine Fehr (1953)
Marc-Antoine Fehr
1953
Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1928 - 1998)
Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev
1928 - 1998
Bon Boullogne (1649 - 1717)
Bon Boullogne
1649 - 1717
 Pierre et Gilles ()
Pierre et Gilles
Henry de Groux (1866 - 1930)
Henry de Groux
1866 - 1930
Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008)
Yves Saint Laurent
1936 - 2008
Étienne Amédée Rosier (1831 - 1914)
Étienne Amédée Rosier
1831 - 1914

Creators Cubism

Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov (1936)
Shavkat Fazylovich Abdusalamov
1936
Andrey Evgenievich Dillendorf (1936)
Andrey Evgenievich Dillendorf
1936
Alois Hans Schram (1864 - 1919)
Alois Hans Schram
1864 - 1919
Giangiacomo Spadari (1938 - 1997)
Giangiacomo Spadari
1938 - 1997
Adolph Gottlieb (1903 - 1974)
Adolph Gottlieb
1903 - 1974
Pierre Cayol (1939)
Pierre Cayol
1939
Andre Marfaing (1925 - 1987)
Andre Marfaing
1925 - 1987
Lorenzo Viani (1882 - 1936)
Lorenzo Viani
1882 - 1936
Nikolai Aleksandrovich Khrenov (1916 - 1994)
Nikolai Aleksandrovich Khrenov
1916 - 1994
Heinrich Schlitt (1849 - 1923)
Heinrich Schlitt
1849 - 1923
Mikhail Roginsky (1931 - 2004)
Mikhail Roginsky
1931 - 2004
Theodor Skovgaard (1913 - 1993)
Theodor Skovgaard
1913 - 1993
Otto Eduard Pippel (1878 - 1960)
Otto Eduard Pippel
1878 - 1960
Pierre Reverdy (1889 - 1960)
Pierre Reverdy
1889 - 1960
James Herbert MacNair (1868 - 1955)
James Herbert MacNair
1868 - 1955
Valentine Schlegel (1925 - 2021)
Valentine Schlegel
1925 - 2021
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