Le Corbusier
1887–1965 · Swiss-French · 10 artworks
PurismCubismModernismGeometric simplificationUse of primary colorsCollage-like compositionJuxtaposition of objectsArchitectural influence in painting
artist bio
Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner, and writer, is a pioneer of modern architecture. He synthesized Cubism's principles into his architectural designs and urban planning theories, profoundly influencing the 20th-century built environment.
what you'll learn
Studying Le Corbusier's paintings allows students to understand the foundations of Cubist principles and how they translate into architectural and design concepts. Students can explore the relationship between 2D art and 3D space, learning about form, function, and the simplification of complex ideas.
related: Juan Gris, Fernand Leger, Georges Braque
10 artworks
Portrait de Yvonne Le Corbusier
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Deux bouteilles et le coquetier
1939
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Still Life Filled with Space
1924
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Nature morte du Pavillon de l'Esprit Nouveau
1924
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Nature pâle à la lanterne
1922
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La bouteille de vin orange
1922
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Vue sur les toits de Paris
1917
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Nature morte au siphon
1921
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Nature morte Vézelay
1939
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Still Life with Numerous Objects
1923
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