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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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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

Totem by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.” This colorful modern lithograph was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris in 1963 and is from the printer's edition. It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant. Le Corbusier...
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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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

Le Corbusier: "Le Poème de L'Angle Droit". Original lithograph.
By Le Corbusier
Located in Richmond, GB
Charles-Éduard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss architect and designer who is generally regarded as a key figure in the development of modern architecture, his work bein...
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Mid-20th Century Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

Totem by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.” This colorful modern lithograph was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris in 1963 and is from the printer's edition. It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant. Le Corbusier...
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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

The Rest, Two Reclining Nudes - Lithograph and watercolor stencil
By Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, IDF
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) The Rest, Two Reclining Nudes, 1938 Lithograph and watercolor stencil On light vellum 21 x 27 cm (c. 8 x 11 inch) Very good condition, paper lightly yellow...
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1930s Cubist Nude Prints

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Lithograph

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