“May be the best book on Wright ever written, with the exception of the master's own incomparable autobiography.” — New York Times Book Review. This insightful study explores the principles of Wright's architectural philosophy, ideals, and methods. Includes over 120 photos, plans, and illustrations of Robie House, Fallingwater, Taliesin, and other masterworks.
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Daniel Bröchnerhat einen Ersteindruck geteiltvor 9 Jahren
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Мария Климоваhat Zitat gemachtvor 7 Jahren
Why will the formative principles always be valid?
Мария Климоваhat Zitat gemachtvor 7 Jahren
Wright fought for principles, not mere details or idiosyncrasies, and yet very few commentaries even ask what those principles might be.
Daniel Bröchnerhat Zitat gemachtvor 9 Jahren
Nietzsche thus defined architecture as a victory over gravity, an eloquence of power in forms; and Schopenhauer declared the sole and constant theme of architecture to be load and