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: Asaf Bartov (ijon) wrote,
2009-12-28 18:15:00

Asaf Bartov
ijon
2009-12-28 18:15:00

Dalrymple Demolishes Le Corbusier

I didn't know anything about Le Corbusier other than the placeholder-tag "important architect who wrote". Theodore Dalrymple supplies a convincing demonstration of his importance, while condemning the man's works and legacy [City magazine].

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