FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: A VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA By Iain Thomson

Description: F R A N K L L O Y D W R I G H Ta visual encyclopedia byIain Thomson ________________________________ ABOUT THIS BOOK This huge compilation of the full body of Frank Lloyd Wright's oeuvre of work covers the full active life of seven decades of effort put forth by America's greatest architect. The book literally covers these works with photographs and an explanative text literally from A to Z The varied but utilitarian and simplistic works of Wright are shown in his wide variety of modernistic styling. There was nothing standardised about Wright's work. His styles though simple and useful are distinguished by his forward and modern concepts of style. His oeuvre includes his early late 19th century Midwestern look, the Prairie Period, The Textile Block Period, and the Usonian Period It is true that Wright concentrated many of his commissions of private residences. These works are shown with a full complement of photographs and textual information as to the why's and wherefores' of how these structures were planned and built. As one pages through from A to Z of this large portfolio one can see how eclectic Mr. Wright was in his architectural drawings. Also one will be cognisant that Wright used local materials which were in sympathy with its surrounding environment As seen in this book Wright not only brought simplicity and functionality but he brought the essence of beauty and joy in his aesthetics and presenting his buildings in complete sympathy with the natural surroundings As stated above, many of the works by Wright were private residences however Mr. Wright did large commissions of commercial buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum, the Larkin Building and the SJ Johnson complex in Racine Wisconsin. To this day many of Wright's works are still functioning buildings bringing not only functionality but also beauty and aesthetics to a gratified American public This book will show to the reader the greatness of this most revered architect. Please check pictures and don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries! H78

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