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Le Corbusier
Architect and Feminist
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Essential for readers interested in the intersection of gender and architecture, as well as those seeking deeper understanding of Le Corbusier’s complex legacy within modernist arts and culture.
This book will cover Le Corbusier's upbringing and training, both of which were formative in his adoption of the principles which influenced his architecture and art. Examining his opinions and style, it will set these in the context of the architectural and general cultural atmosphere of his time, covering issues of gender and religion.
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Frequently reviled by feminists of our generation, Le Corbusier was in fact one of the few Modernist architects to give serious consideration to the role of women in contemporary society, believing them to be instigators of change and an important force in the advancement of society.
Ranging in scope from Le Corbusier's interest in fashion, housework and sex to a close analysis of the philosophies underlying his architecture, his fascination with Orphism, his artwork and his buildings, Le Corbusier by Flora Samuel examines the ramifications of his interest in feminism in all aspects of his life. A disparity between his idealised view of womanhood and the reality of the women he knew and loved is revealed.
The book is essential reading for anybody who is interested in the way the relationship between the sexes impacts on architecture, and in the personal and professional life of Le Corbusier. Encompassing much new material—including the Provisional Theatre at La Sainte Baume, designed by Le Corbusier but never before published—it provides a valuable resource for those who remain unconvinced by standard histories of this enigmatic and complex figure.
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ISBN: 9780470847473
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2004
Country: United States
Imprint: Academy Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 172.0mm
Height: 242.0mm
Weight: 312g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
FLORA SAMUEL is an architect and a lecturer at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff, where she teaches design and history. She has written widely on the subject of Le Corbusier and is interested in unearthing aspects of his work that other researchers have ignored or discounted. Previous publications include Nature and Space: Aalto and Le Corbusier, written with Sarah Menin.
Also by Flora Samuel
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