Book: Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter

Today we invite you to discover one of our favourite books from our library: " Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter Charlotte Per...

Design MarketNovember 2015
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Today we invite you to discover one of our favourite books from our library: "Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter" by Jacques Barsac, published by Norma. Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter" by Jacques Barsac, published by Norma. The author has made some forty documentaries on history and art (Le Corbusier, Jean Cocteau, Winston Churchill, etc.) and has won around twenty awards at various international festivals. He was also close to Charlotte Perriand Charlotte Perriand Charlotte Perriand for more than 15 years, being the husband of her daughter Pernette Perriand. They both carried out extensive research, exploring the archives and previously closed files, correspondence, invoices, order forms, private letters, diaries, sketches, tracings... A multitude of documents that give this magnificent 500-page book real credibility! In each chapter you will discover the different creative periods of Charlotte Perriand under the following hierarchy: The time of the pioneers, From the Arts Deco to the avant-garde, Associate of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, Pierre Jeanneret , A committed designer, After Le Corbusier, Japan and the war, The time of reconstruction ; Un nouveau départ, Les ateliers de Jean Prouvé Jean Prouvé , l'Edition Steph Simon, L'art de la rue, Deux maisons, Dernière collaboration de Perriand et Le Corbusier This exhibition will give you an insight into the motivations, inspirations and desires of one of the greatest figures of 20th century French design. You'll discover some of her best-known and lesser-known vintage furniture, and learn about the different stages in the design process! Discover all Charlotte Perriand furniture for sale on Design Market Discover all Charlotte Perriand furniture for sale on Design Market Discover all Charlotte Perriand furniture for sale on Design Market

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