Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie
Author | : Melanie Birk |
Publisher | : Universe Publishing(NY) |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015047060333 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Download or read book Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie written by Melanie Birk and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 1998 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking his cue from the vast Midwestern grasslands surrounding the Chicago area in the early 1900s, Wright produced his celebrated and distinctive Prairie Houses, noted for their unbroken roof planes, sheltering eaves, and dramatic, sweeping lines. This book showcases a stunning selection of these homes, and offers illuminating commentaries about the work. 50 illustrations.