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Leopold Eidlitz: Architecture And Idealism In The Gilded Age
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The first critical examination of the work of New York architect Leopold Eidlitz, America's first Jewish architect, founding member of the American Institute of Architects, and the first American to define a modern organic architecture, this book reveals his formidable influence.Though the organic tradition has long been understood to be a central defining feature of American architecture, associated most strongly with Chicago and Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Eidlitz in fact began the exploration of the organic ideal a generation earlier in New York. Eidlitz served as a lightning rod in the world of New York architecture, fomenting dissent and debate among his professional peers. While he made enemies of powerful BeauxArts practitioners such as Richard Morris Hunt and George B. Post, he found allies in the progressive community, among them Frederick Law Olmsted and Peter Cooper, founder of the Cooper Union. Though Eidlitz's career faltered in New York in the 1880s, his blend of idealism and pragmatism, of science and art, became crucial to the further development of organic architecture in Chicago.For Eidlitz, born in Prague and trained in Prague and Vienna, the organic metaphor provided a means of rationally approaching design according to natural law, producing modern buildings that expressed the true democratic spirit of the age. In buildings like the New York State Capitol at Albany, the Tweed Courthouse and Temple EmanuEl in New York, and P. T. Barnum's mansion Iranistan, Eidlitz created a fusion of structure and ornament that defied the Gilded Age's aesthetic conventions. Combining German romanticism and American transcendentalism with a reform spirit inspired by the nineteenthcentury Jewish reform movement, Eidlitz in his prolific writing sowed the seeds of modern American architectural theory, focusing on buildings as organisms that could evolve. 150 b/w photos, 8 color photos
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Leopold Eidlitz: Architecture and Idealism in the Gilded Age'? A: The book critically examines the work of Leopold Eidlitz, America's first Jewish architect, highlighting his influence on modern organic architecture and his role in New York's architectural debates during the Gilded Age.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Leopold Eidlitz: Architecture and Idealism in the Gilded Age' is Kathryn E. Holliday.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 17, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes 150 black and white photos and 8 color photos.
- Q: What architectural style does Leopold Eidlitz represent? A: Leopold Eidlitz is associated with the organic architecture movement, emphasizing a design approach that aligns with natural law and democratic ideals.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in architectural history? A: Yes, this book is ideal for those interested in architectural history, specifically the contributions of Leopold Eidlitz and the development of organic architecture in America.
- Q: What significant buildings did Eidlitz design? A: Eidlitz designed notable buildings including the New York State Capitol at Albany, the Tweed Courthouse, Temple Emanu-El in New York, and P. T. Barnum's mansion Iranistan.
- Q: Does the book discuss Eidlitz's impact on modern architecture? A: Yes, the book discusses Eidlitz's influence on modern American architectural theory and his contributions to the evolution of organic architecture.