Overview
This book features the special relationship Wright had with House Beautiful magazine, a relationship that spanned six decades.In 1897, the year the magazine began, Wright developed his own concept of "The House Beautiful," in a limited edition masterpiece that detailed his theories of the ideal home. More than a century later, this book presents his concepts, alongside stunning photographs depicting the evolution of Wright's "organic architecture" style, including the Prairie style of the early 1900s, the California textile-block houses of the 1920s, his one-of-a-kind expressive designs (such as Fallingwater), and the simple Usonian houses of the 1940s and 1950s—all of which exemplified the Wrightian principles of unity, simplicity, and respect for nature. Also included are suggestions for bringing his ideas into every home, and a catalog of reproductions of Wright items available for purchase.
Frank Lloyd Wright's House Beautiful is not only a treasure for any Wright fan, but a fascinating history of the architect as seen through the magazine that recognized his trailblazing talents from the beginning.
Synopsis
Frank Lloyd Wright's name needs no explanation: he was an ornery, opinionated genius who often ignored clients' wishes -- and he changed the face of architecture. Here's a fresh look at Wright, at the concept of "the house beautiful" that took the late 19th century by storm and at Wright's brilliant interpretation of the phrase. Wright saw -- and built -- a home as one with the landscape, with interiors that matched the outer vision.This book presents his concepts, alongside stunning photographs depicting the evolution of Wright's "organic architecture" style, including the Prairie style of the early 1900s, the California textile-block houses of the 1920s, his one-of-a-kind expressive designs (such as Fallingwater), and the simple Usonian houses of the 1940s and 1950s -- all of which exemplified the Wrightian principles of unity, simplicity and respect for nature. Wright saw interior design as integral to his architecture, and included specific furnishings for many of his structures.
Frank Lloyd Wright's House Beautiful is not only a treasure for any Wright fan, but a fascinating history of the architect as seen through the magazine that recognized his trailblazing talents from the beginning, showcasing and championing his work over the course of his astounding 63-year career.