This hardcover book of 512 color pages with great illustrations presents the work of Charlotte Perriand. Charlotte Perriand is one of the most outstanding figures of 20th century design. Alongside its contemporary Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret she designed countless pieces, including the famous Rocking lounger, considered masterpieces of furniture.
The complete work of Charlotte Perriand is divided into four volumes. This richly illustrated reference set (more than 5000 drawings and photographs) sheds light on a very large number of innovations and allows embracing precisely the singular course of this extraordinary creative.
The first volume covers the period from 1903 to 1940 and recalls the early years of Charlotte Perriand: education, discovery of photography, the first development projects and first furniture. It also helps to better understand the importance of political commitment, decisive in her artistic work. A true activist, Charlotte Perriand has a passion for prefabricated residential architecture, as evidenced by his architecture projects for recreation. She plays a key role in the emergence of a modern history of urbanism, particularly within the UAM or CIAM.

Contents:

• Foreword by Jean-Louis Cohen
• Introduction by Arthur Rüegg
• From the elementary school to entry into the profession
• Metal, a revolution in furniture
• Associate with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret
  for furniture and housing equipment
• Photography
• Activists years
• Prefabricated architecture for recreation
• Public demonstrations and commitment
• After the rupture with Rue de Sèvres
• Index

The French texts are written by Jacques Barsac.

Printed in 2015, this book is NEW and is 9 inches x 12 inches ( 23 cm x 30.5 cm )