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Routledge - Towards a Public Space: Le Corbusier Architecture

Name: Routledge - Towards a Public Space: Le Corbusier Architecture
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a fresh perspective on one of history's most famous architects with Towards a Public Space: Le Corbusier and the Greco-Latin Tradition in the Modern City. While much of the existing literature focuses on Le Corbusier's architectural buildings, this work by Routledge provides a unique analysis of his specific contributions to urban planning. Many scholars believe that Le Corbusier's public spaces represented a complete break from history, suggesting they had nothing in common with pre-modernist designs. This book challenges that view by examining the connection between his modern proposals and the Greco-Latin tradition. It offers a deep look into how his urban plans relate to the past rather than just being seen as innovative departures. This title was selected as a top eight short-list entry for the Thought and Criticism category of the FAD Awards 2019. It is an essential addition for students, historians, and professionals interested in the evolution of the modern city and the complex relationship between tradition and modernism in urban design.

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Provides a unique analysis of Le Corbusier's contributions to the field of urban planning.

Challenges the common view that modern public spaces have no connection to pre-modernist history.

Selected as a top eight short-list entry for the FAD Awards 2019 in the Thought and Criticism category.

Examines the relationship between modern urban design and the Greco-Latin tradition.

Offers a different perspective than standard literature that focuses only on architectural accomplishments.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1472475917
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Architects
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 May 2016
Listed Since: 23 January 2016

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