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Modern man lives more and more in a preponderantly geometric order. All human creation mechanical or industrial is dependent upon geometric intentions.

Fernand Leger

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Fernand Leger
Age: 74 †
Born: 1881
Born: February 4
Died: 1955
Died: August 17
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