Charlotte Perriand: A Life of Creation. An Autobiography

Charlotte Perriand: A Life of Creation - published in France in 1998 and translated into English in 2003 - is the first major English-language volume on her career and persona. In addition to her association with Le Corbusier, Perriand 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. Her friendships with the great artists of the period, such as Fernand Léger, offer valuable insight into the artistic scene of the time. 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.

Publisher: The Monacelli Press 2003

Hardcover. 383 pages

Dimensions: 160 x 240 x 35mm

Text in English

In very good condition