Le Modulor (1956) by Le Corbusier

Le Modulor - Le Corbusier - 1956

Artwork Information

TitleLe Modulor
ArtistLe Corbusier
Date1956
Art MovementCubism

About Le Modulor

The artwork titled “Le Modulor,” created by the esteemed artist Le Corbusier in 1956, is a significant piece belonging to the Cubism art movement and falls under the figurative genre.

“Le Modulor” features a highly stylized, human-like figure positioned within a series of geometric forms and proportions hinting at mathematical precision and architectural design. The figure is silhouetted in black against a sectioned backdrop comprising vertical and horizontal lines, as well as curved forms, exhibiting the fundamental elements of Cubism. The sections are filled with a palette of primary colors such as red, blue, and white, alongside earth tones. The composition is accentuated by the inclusion of small, spiraling patterns which inject a sense of dynamism into the rigid framework. The artwork exudes a synthesis of both art and architecture, embodying Le Corbusier’s ideal of a harmonious human-scale proportion system.

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