Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in Chandigarh: A Photographic Trace
A photograph shows Le Corbusier examining a map while leaning on the hood of a jeep used to explore the Chandigarh region. The image, credited to Pierre Jeanneret, is courtesy of the Canadian Center for Architecture (CCA), gift of Jacqueline Jeanneret. The accompanying text, originally in Spanish, reflects on the concept of inhabiting territory as leaving traces and allowing time to narrate actions and limits.
Key facts
- Le Corbusier is shown examining a map on a jeep bonnet.
- The photo was taken by Pierre Jeanneret.
- The image is from the Canadian Center for Architecture (CCA).
- It was a gift of Jacqueline Jeanneret.
- The location is the Chandigarh region.
- The text is titled 'Habitar el territorio'.
- The author is José del Carmen Palacios Aguilar.
- The source is ARQA.
Entities
Artists
- Le Corbusier
- Pierre Jeanneret
- José del Carmen Palacios Aguilar
Institutions
- Canadian Center for Architecture (CCA)
- ARQA
Locations
- Chandigarh
- India
Sources
- ARQA —