The Decorative Art Of Today
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Le Corbusier
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paris: Les Éditions G. Crès et Cie., nd, 1987
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: general wear of dust cover; signed on inside covers with previous owner name;in otherwise very good condition
The Decorative Art Of Today presents a foundational critique of ornamentation in early 20th-century design, arguing for a radical shift towards functionalism and industrial aesthetics. Le Corbusier, a visionary architect, illustrates how mass production and modern living necessitate a new approach to art and design, rejecting superfluous decoration in favor of purity and utility. This influential text details his revolutionary ideas on architecture and urban planning, advocating for a streamlined beauty inherent in everyday objects and efficient structures. It chronicles a pivotal moment in the development of modernism, shaping the discourse around design principles that continue to resonate today. The work establishes a powerful manifesto for a new era, instructing readers on the principles of a truly contemporary aesthetic.
Author: Le Corbusier
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paris: Les Éditions G. Crès et Cie., nd, 1987
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: general wear of dust cover; signed on inside covers with previous owner name;in otherwise very good condition
The Decorative Art Of Today presents a foundational critique of ornamentation in early 20th-century design, arguing for a radical shift towards functionalism and industrial aesthetics. Le Corbusier, a visionary architect, illustrates how mass production and modern living necessitate a new approach to art and design, rejecting superfluous decoration in favor of purity and utility. This influential text details his revolutionary ideas on architecture and urban planning, advocating for a streamlined beauty inherent in everyday objects and efficient structures. It chronicles a pivotal moment in the development of modernism, shaping the discourse around design principles that continue to resonate today. The work establishes a powerful manifesto for a new era, instructing readers on the principles of a truly contemporary aesthetic.