Date:09/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2008/08/09/stories/2008080953320300.htm

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Alliance Française de Trivandrum

The French Information Resource Centre (FIRC) at Alliance Française de Trivandrum houses English books in the field of Fine arts.

The following books will be on display from August 12, 2008.

Le Corbusier: The Poetics of Machine and Metaphor

This monograph discusses Le Corbusier’s (French architect 1887-1965) oeuvre in a concise manner in relation to the revolutionary developments of the time in which it was born.

Cartier: Creative Writing

From the creation of its first writing implements in 1868 to its position today as the world’s second largest producer of fine writing instruments, Cartier has beautifully combined technical innovation with creative audacity. This book features a comprehensive selection of Cartier’s most exquisite designs of pens and other accessories dating from 19th century to present.

Paris: Contemporary Architecture

This book focusses on buildings erected in Paris in the past 10 years including projects which are still under construction. Contact: 2320666