Charlotte Perriand : A Life of Creation
Editorial Reviews Book Description In 1927, the French designer Charlotte Perriand-then only twenty-four years old-won instant acclaim for her design for the "Bar sous le toit" (bar in the garret), shown at the Salon d'Automne in Paris. The project brought her to the attention of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, who asked Perriand to join their atelier. There she was put in charge of the furniture and fittings program and worked on such legendary designs as the sculptural "chaise lounge," the "grand confort" chair, and the "fauteuil à dossier basculant" (sling chair).
Her autobiography, "Charlotte Perriand: A Life of Creation"-published in France in 1998-is the first mahor English-language volume on her career and personal history. In addition to her association with Le Corbusier, Perrieand recounts her experiences in Russia, the Far East, and South America; she also discusses the projects she worked on after leaving Le Corbusier's atelier in 1937, ranging from a vast ski resort at Les Arcs to the "espace thé" (tea area) in the UNESCO garden in Paris. Perriand's fascinating memoir is unique not only in its firsthand depiction of the goals and tenets of the heroic period of modern architecture but also in its portrayal of a century of life in Paris. About the Author Carlotte Perriand was born in Paris in 1903. She worked as an architect and designer, both on her won and in collaboration with many leading architects of the modern movement, including Le Corbusier, PIerre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, and Paul Nelson. Perriand died in 1999.
Charlotte Perriand : A Life of Creation,Charlotte Perriand,Monacelli,1580930743,Architecture,Artists, Architects, Photographers,Biography / Autobiography,Design & Drafting,Individual Architect,Individual Architects Of The 20th Century,Interior Design - General,Biography & Autobiography / General
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