A mentor to Le Corbusier, Ozenfant was an artist and critic who ran art schools in Paris and London in the 1920s and ’30s. Highly regarded, he knew everyone: Leonora Carrington was a student, Henry Moore worked for him, Paolozzi admired him. Despite his connections, energy and talent, his star dimmed and he passed into obscurity. This short, beautifully written book is a superb resuscitation of a fascinating individual whose influence was – and is – far-reaching.
Monsieur Ozenfant’s Academy
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ÂŁ25.00
Edition:Hardback978173946941210/06/2025
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Tags: C20th Art, London, Ozenfant
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