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Towards a New Architecture
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This pioneering proclamation by the great architect expounds Le Corbusier's technical and aesthetic theories, views on industry, economics, the relation of form to function, "mass-production spirit," and much more. Profusely illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs of Le Corbusier's bu...  read more
 


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Product Description:

This pioneering proclamation by the great architect expounds Le Corbusier's technical and aesthetic theories, views on industry, economics, the relation of form to function, "mass-production spirit," and much more. Profusely illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs of Le Corbusier's buildings and other important structures.
Reprint of Vers une Architecture, John Rodker Publisher, London, 1931.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486250237
ISBN 13: 9780486250236
Author/Editor: Le Corbusier
Format: Book
Page Count: 320
Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Publication date: February 1985

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