Le Corbusier and Urban Planning Quiz

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What was the primary belief of Le Corbusier regarding the importance of ideal geometry in his designs?

  • It limited his creativity in urban planning.
  • It was irrelevant compared to the details in his designs.
  • It would bring harmony and balance to all true ideology. (correct)
  • It was a tool for engaging with political regimes.

Why did Le Corbusier have no problem working with different political regimes throughout his career?

  • He sought to create chaos in urban designs.
  • He believed in implementing complex street designs in cities.
  • He wanted to explore the traditions of each regime.
  • His primary focus was on realizing the ideal plan through ideal geometry. (correct)

What influenced Le Corbusier's move to Paris when he was around 30 years old?

  • The architectural limitations in his home country.
  • The rapid technological advancements in Paris.
  • The chaotic energy and tradition of order in Paris. (correct)
  • The political stability in Paris.

Why did Le Corbusier advocate for high-rise buildings and new channels of transportation in modern town planning?

<p>To achieve higher densities with less ground coverage and improve green spaces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Le Corbusier's view of architects who preferred complicated sites for construction?

<p>They wanted the site to make decisions for them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Le Corbusier present at an avant-garde art and design show in Paris when he was 35 years old?

<p>A plan for a contemporary city of 3 million inhabitants built on a clean slate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the major problem of today and tomorrow according to the text?

<p>Proper occupation of the land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Le Corbusier's traits highlighted in the text?

<p>Having an obsessive disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Le Corbusier considered a polarizing figure in the world of special arts?

<p>Because of his obsessive nature and visionary ideas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which profession do architects generally have positive views of Le Corbusier?

<p>Building (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one criticism city planners have towards Le Corbusier?

<p>Countless failed projects and flawed premises (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the foundations of Le Corbusier's ideas according to the text?

<p>To transform our environment positively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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