Frank Lloyd Wright: Masters Of World Architecture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258024048)

Frank Lloyd Wright: Masters of World Architecture is a comprehensive book that explores the life and work of one of America's most famous architects. Written by Vincent Scully Jr., a renowned architectural historian, this book provides a detailed account of Wright's career, from his early years as an apprentice to his later years as a master builder.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Wright's work. The first section provides an overview of Wright's life and career, while the second section delves into his early years and his apprenticeship with Louis Sullivan. The third section explores Wright's early work as an independent architect, including his famous Prairie-style homes.The fourth section of the book focuses on Wright's mid-career years, during which he designed some of his most iconic buildings, such as the Fallingwater house and the Guggenheim Museum. The fifth section examines Wright's late career and his work on the Usonian houses, which were designed to be affordable and accessible to the average American family.Throughout the book, Scully provides detailed analysis of Wright's designs, discussing their significance and impact on the field of architecture. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, providing readers with a visual understanding of Wright's work.Overall, Frank Lloyd Wright: Masters of World Architecture is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential architect. Scully's detailed analysis and rich illustrations make this book a valuable resource for architects, historians, and anyone interested in the history of American architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Vincent Jr. Scully
ISBN-10: 1258024047
ISBN-13: 9781258024048
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/21/2011
Pages: 126
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d