The modernist photography of Lucien Herv̌, with its stark contrasts and attention to line and form, was the perfect foil for the modernist architecture of Le Corbusier. This beautifully produced, oversized (14.25x10.25") volume presents the contact sheets taken by Herv̌ of 16 well-known works, including the Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Haut in Ronchamp and the Parliament Building in Chandigarh, India, along with other photos, including portraits of both men. Detailed introductions to each building are provided by Le Corbusier specialist Sbriglio (cole nationale supřieure d'architecture de Marseille-Luminy). Two introductory essays are also included, by the freelance curator Bǎtrice Andrieux, and by Quentin Bajac (Musě national d'art moderne, Centre Pompidou). Annotation 2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
