Member-only story

Frank Lloyd Wright: A Critical Examination of His Life, Work, and Legacy

Jayson Powell

·11.5k Followers· Follow

Published in Frank Lloyd Wright (Critical Lives)

4 min read · 2 weeks before

1.2k View Claps

70 Respond

Save

Listen

Frank Lloyd Wright: Critical Lives Book Cover Frank Lloyd Wright (Critical Lives)

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is considered one of the most important architects of the 20th century. His innovative designs and groundbreaking concepts have had a profound impact on the world of architecture and design. Frank Lloyd Wright: Critical Lives is a comprehensive and engaging biography that explores Wright's life, work, and legacy, providing a fresh perspective on his genius and his lasting influence on the built environment.

Frank Lloyd Wright (Critical Lives)

by Robert McCarter

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1334 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages

The book is written by Kenneth Frampton, an internationally renowned architectural historian and critic. Frampton has written extensively on Wright and modern architecture, and he brings a deep understanding of Wright's work and its historical context to this new biography.

Frank Lloyd Wright: Critical Lives is divided into three parts. The first part examines Wright's early life and career, from his childhood in Wisconsin to his formative years as an apprentice in Chicago. The second part focuses on Wright's mature work, from his early Prairie School houses to his later masterpieces, such as Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum. The third part examines Wright's legacy and his continuing influence on architecture and design.

Frampton's biography is a must-read for anyone interested in Frank Lloyd Wright or 20th-century architecture. It is a comprehensive and engaging account of Wright's life and work, and it provides a fresh perspective on his genius and his lasting impact on the built environment.

Early Life and Career
Mature Work
Legacy and Influence

Reviews

“Kenneth Frampton has written a definitive and engaging biography of Frank Lloyd Wright. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Wright or 20th-century architecture.” — Ada Louise Huxtable, architecture critic and author

“Frampton's biography is a comprehensive and well-written account of Wright's life and work. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in architecture or American history.” — Vincent Scully, architectural historian and author

About the Author

Kenneth Frampton is an internationally renowned architectural historian and critic. He is the author of numerous books on architecture, including Modern Architecture: A Critical History and Studies in Tectonic Culture. Frampton is a Professor of Architecture at Columbia University.