Toward an Architecture (Getty Research Institute)

Few books of the twentieth century drew as much attention as Le Corbusier's vers une architecture (1923), published in English as towards a new architecture (1927). Its provocative slogans and striking juxtapositions of temples with machines inspired architects to design housing that met the demands of modern life. This new translation preserves the design and compelling voice of the original. A revealing introduction - including exciting discoveries reading Le Corbusier's manipulation of images - explains how to renowned architect assembled his essay and illuminates the reception of his impassioned views. Book jacket.A01 Le Corbusier is the author of 'Toward an Architecture (Getty Research Institute)', published 2007 under ISBN 9780892368228 and ISBN 0892368225.