French-born Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was the 20th century's leading
construction designer, a self-declared constructeur and member of the
jury who oversaw the design of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. As a
designer, he captured the midcentury spirit of innovation, expansion,
and growth, developing techniques that united simple, striking
aesthetics with practical, cost-effective materials and assembly.
From vast, temporary exhibition marquees to handheld letter openers,
modular building systems to interior lighting, Prouvé's designs
efficiently fitted their function with minimal fuss and understated
elegance. Feted by designers, architects, and engineers the world over,
Prouvé has left a rich and inspirational legacy, which resonates
perfectly with the approach of this compact volume, neatly summarizing
his life and works.
About the series
Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the
best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's
Basic Architecture series features:
an introduction to the life and work of the architect
the major works in chronological order
information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as
construction problems and resolutions
a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of
the best and most famous buildings
approximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts, and
plans)
