| Le Corbusier: Architect and Feminist Contributor(s): Samuel, Flora (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470847476 ISBN-13: 9780470847473 Publisher: Academy Press OUR PRICE: $56.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: 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, this book 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Individual Architects & Firms - General - Architecture | History - General - Social Science | Feminism & Feminist Theory |
| Dewey: 720.92 |
| LCCN: 2004274287 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.68" W x 9.38" (1.06 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dieses Buch untersucht erstmals, welchen bedeutenden Einfluss der Feminismus auf Le Corbusiers Arbeit hatte. Der Band enthält eine Fülle neuer Erkenntnisse und Theorien über diese viel bewunderte und verehrte Schlüsselfigur in der Architektur des 20. Jahrhunderts. Besprochen wird Le Corbusiers Erziehung und Ausbildung im Zusammenhang mit der kulturellen Atmosphäre seiner Zeit, wobei auch Fragen zu Geschlecht und Religion Beachtung finden. Le Corbusier: Architect and Feminist enthüllt aber nicht nur Aspekte von Le Corbusiers Privatleben, sondern auch seiner persönlichen Beziehungen, die bislang kaum erforscht wurden, da es keine Biographie gibt. Auch schreibt der Autor hier zum ersten Mal über ein bisher unentdeckt und unveröffentlicht gebliebenes Werk von Le Corbusier und leistet damit einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur bestehenden Literatur über diesen gro en Architekten. |