Charles Édouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusierwas one of the brightest minds of modern architecture, whose works crossed theory and art.
Born in Switzerland and formed in Paris, Le Corbusier found the way PLASMAR THE VANGUARD AND ITS FALL FOR PAINTING self -taught, in smooth and white structures with volume, and then evolve to rough stone and concrete forms, typical of the Brutalism
Likewise, this renowned architect distinguished itself by the Urban Planning of Social Housing, When visualizing buildings without decorative ostentations to enhance the image of the cities.
Le Corbusier was a painter, architect, recorder and designer during a successful creative career.Getty images.
“Architecture is art, a phenomenon of emotions, which is outside and beyond constructive issues. The purpose of construction is to keep things together and that of architecture is to delight. ”
“I was always interested in creative, above all, what applies to man and his environment. With the painting I could develop all that. It is an exciting and dangerous means. ”
«Architecture is the wise, correct and magnificent game of the volumes gathered under the light.»
Thanks to his teachings, Le Corbusier is considered one of the parents of modern architecture.Getty images.