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Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India
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This Beautiful, Comprehensive Volume Documents Le Corbusier And Pierre Jeanneret'S Massive Chandigarh Projectthe Buildings And The Furniture (Today Considered Masterpieces Of Twentiethcentury Architecture And Design), The Plans, Sketches And Maquettes As Well As Reproducing Both Archival And Contemporary Photographs. In 1947, Shortly After India Gained Independence, The Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Initiated A Vast Plan Of Modernization Throughout The Country, During Which Chandigarh Became The Administrative Capital Of The Punjab Province. Nehru Commissioned Le Corbusier And Pierre Jeanneret To Construct This Capital From Scratch, With The Sole Instruction That They Should Be Expressive And Experimental And Should Not Let Themselves Be Hindered By Tradition. Illustrated With Photographs Dating From The Time Period To The Present, This Book Documents The Architectural Project And The Production Of The Furniture, Offering A Definitive Summary Of This Epic Modernist Enterprise. A Further Chapter Is Dedicated To The Work Of Lucien Herv, The Famous Architectural Photographer Who Depicted The City Extensively.The Architect, Urban Planner, Painter, Writer, Designer And Theorist Charlesedouard Jeanneret, Known As Le Corbusier, Was Born In Switzerland In 1887. In 1922 Le Corbusier And His Cousin Pierre Jeanneret Opened An Architectural Studio In Paris, Inaugurating A Partnership That Would Last Until 1940. They Began Experimenting With Furniture Design After Inviting The Architect Charlotte Perriand To Join The Studio In 1928. After World War Ii, They Sought Efficient Ways To House Large Numbers Of People In Response To The Urban Housing Crisis. In The 1950S A Unique Opportunity To Realize Their Concepts On A Grand Scale Presented Itself In The Construction Of Chandigarh. Before His Death In 1965, Le Corbusier Established The Fondation Le Corbusier In Paris To Look After And Make Available To Scholars His Library, Architectural Drawings, Sketches And Paintings.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India'? A: The book primarily documents the extensive urban and architectural project of Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, highlighting its buildings, furniture, plans, and photography.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India' is Patrick Seguin.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2014.
- Q: Is the book available in multiple languages? A: Yes, this edition is bilingual.
- Q: What kind of photographs are included in the book? A: The book includes both archival and contemporary photographs that document the Chandigarh project and its architectural significance.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book discusses the context of India's modernization post-independence, specifically the commission given to Le Corbusier and Jeanneret to design Chandigarh as an administrative capital.
- Q: Does the book cover furniture design as well? A: Yes, the book details the furniture designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, which is considered a significant part of their architectural contributions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.