Composition avec la lune (1929) by Le Corbusier

Composition avec la lune - Le Corbusier - 1929

Artwork Information

TitleComposition avec la lune
ArtistLe Corbusier
Date1929
Art MovementPurism

About Composition avec la lune

The artwork, titled “Composition avec la lune,” was created by the artist Le Corbusier in 1929. This work is associated with the Purism art movement and belongs to the genre of figurative art.

In “Composition avec la lune,” the artist employs a striking array of abstract and geometrical shapes, infused with a subdued color palette that balances cool blues and warm earth tones. The composition features a combination of rounded and angular forms, creating a sense of harmony and structure characteristic of the Purist movement. Central to the piece are abstract representations that suggest mechanical and organic forms, perhaps indicative of the interplay between nature and technology. The moon, integral to the artwork’s title, might be implied within the abstract forms, further underscoring the synthesis of natural and constructed elements. The painting exudes a sense of calm and order, reflecting Le Corbusier’s architectural sensibilities and his quest for clarity and purity in artistic expression.

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