Le Corbusier
The Formative Years: From Watchmaking to Artistic Vision Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the man who would become globally recognized as Le Corbusier, emerged from the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking country, La Chaux-de-Fonds, in 1887. This birthplace profoundly shaped his aesthetic sensibilities. The precision and meticulous craftsmanship inherent in the creation of intricate timepieces instilled within him a deep appreciation for for…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Le Corbusier's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Le Corbusier's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
