In 2013, The Museum of Modern Art unveiled an unprecedented exhibition showcasing Le Corbusier's multifaceted legacy as an architect, artist, city planner, and more. Across his six-decade career, he harnessed mediums like watercolors, sketches, and models to envision landscapes. Released 25 years after Centre Pompidou's seminal Le Corbusier, une encyclopédie, this companion publication aims to be a new global sourcebook, capturing recent research. Modeled as an atlas, it spans his works' geographies, with essays by international experts, archival material from Fondation Le Corbusier, and rich illustrations. It's an unparalleled journey through the life of a visionary.
In 2013, The Museum of Modern Art unveiled an unprecedented exhibition showcasing Le Corbusier's multifaceted legacy as an architect, artist, city planner, and more. Across his six-decade career, he harnessed mediums like watercolors, sketches, and models to envision landscapes. Released 25 years after Centre Pompidou's seminal Le Corbusier, une encyclopédie, this companion publication aims to be a new global sourcebook, capturing recent research. Modeled as an atlas, it spans his works' geographies, with essays by international experts, archival material from Fondation Le Corbusier, and rich illustrations. It's an unparalleled journey through the life of a visionary.
