Audincourt window 

Fernand Léger created the Audincourt window, now at the Musée National Fernand Léger, using his signature bold, colourful style. The window features abstract shapes reminiscent of musical instruments, notably what appears to be a stylized trumpet. Instruments in art have long been symbols of harmony and celebration, harking back to ancient Greek depictions of Apollo with his lyre. Léger's use of fragmented forms reminds us of Cubism, yet he infuses it with a modern sensibility, suggesting the dynamism of the machine age. The grid format, while echoing traditional stained glass, also reflects a modern, industrial aesthetic. This juxtaposition of tradition and modernity creates a powerful tension, mirroring the societal shifts of his time. The bright colours and geometric shapes evoke a sense of joy, a subconscious yearning for order amidst chaos, which is carried and transformed through generations of art.