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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

María Gutiérrez Blanchard (1881 - 1932)
María Gutiérrez Blanchard
1881 - 1932
Gustave Camille Gaston Cariot (1872 - 1950)
Gustave Camille Gaston Cariot
1872 - 1950
Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1928 - 1998)
Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev
1928 - 1998
Pavel Dmitrievich Shmarov (1874 - 1950)
Pavel Dmitrievich Shmarov
1874 - 1950
Louis Anquetin (1861 - 1932)
Louis Anquetin
1861 - 1932
Edward Quinn (1920 - 1997)
Edward Quinn
1920 - 1997
Mikhail Andreevich Kopylkov (1946)
Mikhail Andreevich Kopylkov
1946
René-Xavier Prinet (1861 - 1946)
René-Xavier Prinet
1861 - 1946
George Desvallières (1861 - 1950)
George Desvallières
1861 - 1950
Andre Marfaing (1925 - 1987)
Andre Marfaing
1925 - 1987
Togrul Pharman Oglou Narimanbekov (1930 - 2013)
Togrul Pharman Oglou Narimanbekov
1930 - 2013
Maurice Asselin (1882 - 1947)
Maurice Asselin
1882 - 1947
Roderick O'Conor (1860 - 1940)
Roderick O'Conor
1860 - 1940
Milton Resnick (1917 - 2004)
Milton Resnick
1917 - 2004
Jean Mayodon (1893 - 1967)
Jean Mayodon
1893 - 1967
William Watts (1752 - 1851)
William Watts
1752 - 1851

Creators Cubism

Amanda Watt (1960)
Amanda Watt
1960
Iraida Vasilevna Markelova (1925 - 2006)
Iraida Vasilevna Markelova
1925 - 2006
Victor-Joseph Roux-Champion (1871 - 1953)
Victor-Joseph Roux-Champion
1871 - 1953
Jacques Lipchitz (1891 - 1973)
Jacques Lipchitz
1891 - 1973
Liudmila Pavlovna Azarova (1919 - 2010)
Liudmila Pavlovna Azarova
1919 - 2010
Sandro Bocola (1931 - 2022)
Sandro Bocola
1931 - 2022
Kazuo Shiraga (1924 - 2008)
Kazuo Shiraga
1924 - 2008
Lars Hellsten (1933 - 2022)
Lars Hellsten
1933 - 2022
Josef Hermann Hendel (1897 - 1993)
Josef Hermann Hendel
1897 - 1993
Louise Vidal (1876 - 1918)
Louise Vidal
1876 - 1918
Vasa Mihich (1933)
Vasa Mihich
1933
Flemming Lassen (1902 - 1984)
Flemming Lassen
1902 - 1984
Myron G. Barlow (1873 - 1937)
Myron G. Barlow
1873 - 1937
Rémy Zaugg (1943 - 2005)
Rémy Zaugg
1943 - 2005
Lucio Pozzi (1935)
Lucio Pozzi
1935
Emil Schumacher (1912 - 1999)
Emil Schumacher
1912 - 1999
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