Frank Lloyd Wright in Word and Form

Hertz, David Michael

ISBN 10: 0816109281 / ISBN 13: 9780816109289

Published by G.K. Hall & Co., Simon & Schuster Macmillan / Prentice Hall International, New York / London; Mexico City; New Delhi; Singapore; Sydney; Toronto, 1995

About this Item

1995. 1st Printing. Near Fine - Fine paperback book. No dust jacket. Square, tight and clean except for previous owner's name, Wright author Myron Marty. 171pp. (B).

Seller Inventory # 017274

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Frank Lloyd Wright in Word and Form
• Publisher: G.K. Hall & Co., Simon & Schuster Macmillan / Prentice Hall International, New York / London; Mexico City; New Delhi; Singapore; Sydney; Toronto
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816109281
• ISBN 13: 9780816109289
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine - Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture

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Synopsis

Frank Lloyd Wright: In Word and Form is the first book to consider Frank Lloyd Wright's extraordinary architectural vision in light of his extensive writings. This compelling illustrated study traces the dynamic interaction between building and writing that made Wright one of the most famous architects in the world.
Beginning with Wright's apprenticeship under master architect Louis Sullivan, this book analyzes all the major buildings and writings in all periods of Frank Lloyd Wright's seventy-year career, including the "Prairie House" period, the influential years in Japan, the highly productive post-war period, and the final years of "organicism." Throughout the narrative, major biographical features of Wright's life are included, allowing readers to understand the meteoric rise, catastrophic fall, and hard-earned resurrection of Wright's artistic career.
For readers learning about Wright for the first time, this study offers a broad and accessible introduction to the architect/writer's accomplishments. For the seasoned researcher or professional, the book casts new light on an oeuvre that continues to influence thinking about architecture worldwide.

Synopsis

In this text, Frank Lloyd Wright's extraordinary architectural vision is considered in light of his writings. This illustrated study traces the dynamic interaction between building and writing that made Wright one of the most famous architects in the world. Beginning with Wright's apprenticeship, the book analyzes the major buildings in all periods of his career, the influential years in Japan, the highly productive postwar period, and the final years of "organicism". It should be of interest to students learning about Wright for the first time or the seasoned researcher or professional.