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Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959: Building for Democracy

Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959: Building for Democracy

Peter Gossel
4.1/5 ( ratings)
The Wright idea "The interior space itself is the reality of the building."
- Frank Lloyd Wright

Widely thought to be the greatest American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright was a true pioneer, both artistically and technically. At a time when reinforced concrete and steel were considered industrial building materials, Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes. His prairie house concept--that of a low, sprawling home based upon a simple L or T figure--was the driving force behind some of his most famous houses and became a model for rural architecture across America. Wrights designs for office and public buildings were equally groundbreaking and unique. From Fallingwater to New Yorks Guggenheim Museum, his works are among the most famous in the history of architecture. About the Series:
Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture Series features:
an introduction to the life and work of the architect the major works in chronological order information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings approximately 120 illustrations
Language
English
Pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Taschen
Release
February 01, 2004
ISBN
3822827576
ISBN 13
9783822827574

Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959: Building for Democracy

Peter Gossel
4.1/5 ( ratings)
The Wright idea "The interior space itself is the reality of the building."
- Frank Lloyd Wright

Widely thought to be the greatest American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright was a true pioneer, both artistically and technically. At a time when reinforced concrete and steel were considered industrial building materials, Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes. His prairie house concept--that of a low, sprawling home based upon a simple L or T figure--was the driving force behind some of his most famous houses and became a model for rural architecture across America. Wrights designs for office and public buildings were equally groundbreaking and unique. From Fallingwater to New Yorks Guggenheim Museum, his works are among the most famous in the history of architecture. About the Series:
Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture Series features:
an introduction to the life and work of the architect the major works in chronological order information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings approximately 120 illustrations
Language
English
Pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Taschen
Release
February 01, 2004
ISBN
3822827576
ISBN 13
9783822827574

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