Jean Prouvé | MoMA
Wikipedia entry
Introduction
Jean Prouvé (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pʁuve]; 8 April 1901 – 23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taught architect and designer. Le Corbusier designated Prouvé a constructeur, blending architecture and engineering. Prouvé's main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities. His design skills were not limited to one discipline. During his career Jean Prouvé was involved in architectural design, industrial design, structural design and furniture design.
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Introduction
Trained as a metalworker, and having no formal education in architecture, Prouvé designed furniture and buildings in a mostly industrial context. He is known for his innovations in designing lightweight prefabricated structures from modular metal parts, though few of his designs for these structures were realized.
Nationalities
French, Austrian
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Architect, Designer, Furniture Designer
Names
Jean Prouvé, Jean Prouve, Jean Prouve
Ulan
500115727
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Works

10 works online

Exhibitions

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