Dit nieuwe boek geeft een representatief overzicht van het leven en werk van een van de meest invloedrijke sleutelfiguren van de 20ste eeuwse architectuur en design: Le Corbusier. Niet alleen de architectuurprojecten worden uitvoerig behandeld, maar evenzeer interieur- en meubelontwerpen, schilderijen, textielontwerpen, sculpturen en boeken. Ook de inspiratiebronnen van Le Corbusier worden besproken. // As a key figure in twentieth-century architecture, Le Corbusier had a major influence on the cultural life of his time. The publication “Le Corbusier – The Art of Architecture” presents an overview of his work, which included not only architectural projects, interior design and furniture but also paintings, textiles, sculptures, drawings and books. Essays of well-known Le Corbusier experts examine outstanding aspects in Le Corbusier’s work such as the relation of sculpture and architecture, his work as an interior designer, his fascination with new media and the technical object or his life-long interest in the Orient.. A richly illustrated biography is showing the huge creative output of a career of more than 60 years. Based on the latest research results, and on a rich choice of previously unpublished material, this book is a comprehensive introduction to Le Corbusier’s work and influences, but also offers new discoveries for the many people already familiar with the work of the “Architect of the Century”. The publication is accompanying the first major Le Corbusier retrospective in more than 20 years.