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What did Le Corbusier invent?

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What did Le Corbusier invent?
Le Corbusier invented a style of design called brutalism, which is characterized by unornamented, sleek and smooth furniture and architecture. The design style emphasizes hand-crafted, natural elements and rejects modern materials and technology. Shop a range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
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Modulor
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Color lithograph on cream wove paper, 1956. Edition of 200. Printed by Mourlout, Paris.
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1950s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Color

"Chute de Barcelone" [The Fall of Barcelona]
By Le Corbusier
Located in Astoria, NY
Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, Swiss/French, 1887-1965), "Chute de Barcelone" [The Fall of Barcelona], Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, 1960, from "Cortege." Unsigned,...
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1960s Cubist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

The Open Hand by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Le Corbusier Medium: Lithograph, Signed & Dated in Stone in a limited edition, 1963 Dimensions: 25.5" x 19.75" About The open hand, a symbol of reconciliation, open to receive and to give, is a recurring motif in Le Corbusier’s work. Many sculptures were erected of this optimistic design, the largest being a public monument in the Indian city...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Architect s Tools - Original lithograph (Atelier Michel Cassé), 1964
By Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Corbusier The Architect's Tools, 1964 Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate Limited to 250 copies On Arches vellum 42.5 x 35.5 cm (c. 16.5 x 13.7 in) Edited by Forc...
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Two Spanish Women - Original Lithograph
By Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) Two Spanish Women, 1938 Original lithograph Signature printed in the plate Dated in the plate On light vellum 21 x 27 cm (c. 8 ...
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1930s Cubist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Modulor by Le Corbusier, 1962 - Original Lithograph Poster
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Le Corbusier Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956/62 Dimensions: 29 x 21.5 in, 73.7 x 54.6 cm Arches Paper with Mourlot watermark - Excellent condition A Le Corbusier’s relationship with Mourlot started as early as the mid thirties. The artist was always interested in editions of all sorts, whether furniture, tablewear or lithographic. It all related to a new modern way of life and intrinsic to his architecture. In fact, the famous Modulor is the iconic image in Le Corbusier’s work as it is the basis for his architectural work. As in many other cases, the Master’s philosophy was very democratic and he felt that while a few proofs should be signed, the others should be signed directly in the plate so that it could be affordable to as many people as possible. He wanted not only collectors, but regular home owners to have access to an artwork of quality but reasonably priced, just as he wanted them to afford his furniture designs. It was all about Modernity ushering a brave new world. This rare Le Corbusier lithograph...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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