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In The Nature Of Materials: The Buildings Of Frank Lloyd Wright 18871941 (Da Capo Paperback)
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This Is The Definitive Study Of Frank Lloyd Wright And His Work, An Eloquent Summation Of An Outstanding Career That Spanned Nearly Seventy Years Of American Architectural History. Writing With Warmth And Penetrating Intelligence, Henryrussell Hitchcock, America'S Leading Architectural Expert, Explores Wright'S Distinctive Approach To The Design And Construction Of Homes, Civic Centers, Housing Projects, Country Clubs, And Office Buildingsemphasizing Throughout Wright'S Skillful Use Of Materials To Create Harmony Between Structure And Environment.Hitchcock Covers Each Of The Major Phases In Wright'S First Fifty Years As An Architect: The Apprenticeship With J.L. Selsbee; The Movement Toward Maturity With Lieber Meister Sullivan, And The Links With Richardson, The Prairie Architecture Of The Early 1900S And The Nondomestic Work Of The Same Period Which Exerted So Great An Influence Upon The Development Of Modern European Architecture; The Textile Block Housing And Cantilevered Skyscraper Projects Of The Early 20S; The Creative Hiatus Of The Late 20S And Early 30S; And The Projects Of The Depression Years, Interrupted In 1942 By World War Ii.More Than 400 Illustrations Are Presented In Chronological Order In A Format Wright Himself Designed, Revealing An Endless Assortment Of Shapes, Materials And Structural Ornament That Indicate The Scope And Focus Of Wright'S Genius. Accompanying The Photographs, Plans, And Perspectives Is Hitchcock'S Perceptive Commentary, Linking Each Building To A Particular Phase In Wright'S Development And Showing How In Each Case The Architect Forged The Elements Of Materials, Mass, Space, And Ornament Into A Powerful Visual Statement.Hitchcock Also Contributes A List Of The Architect'S Completed Projects Through 1941, And, In A New Foreword Specially Prepared For This Da Capo Edition, Assesses Wright'S Major Projects During The Last Two Decades Of His Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'In the Nature of Materials'? A: The book provides a comprehensive study of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural career, emphasizing his unique use of materials in design and construction.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Henry-Russell Hitchcock, a prominent architectural expert known for his insights into Frank Lloyd Wright's work.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of Wright's designs and projects.
- Q: When was 'In the Nature of Materials' published? A: The book was published on August 21, 1975, and is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible for readers.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, the book features more than 400 illustrations, including photographs, plans, and perspectives of Wright's projects.
- Q: What architectural phases of Frank Lloyd Wright does the book cover? A: The book covers several phases of Wright's career, including his apprenticeship, prairie architecture, textile block housing, and projects during the Depression.
- Q: Is there a list of Frank Lloyd Wright's projects included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a list of completed projects by Frank Lloyd Wright up to 1941.
- Q: What makes this book a definitive study of Frank Lloyd Wright? A: This book is considered definitive due to its thorough research, insightful commentary, and chronological presentation of Wright's work and materials.
- Q: Is there any new content in the reprint edition? A: Yes, the reprint edition includes a new foreword by Hitchcock that assesses Wright's major projects from the last two decades of his life.