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Fallingwater Frank Lloyd Wright's Romance with Nature Signed by Lynda S Waggoner

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Fallingwater Frank Lloyd Wright's Romance with Nature Signed by Lynda S. Waggoner author. Frank Lloyd Wright was once asked if he went to church. He responded that his church was Nature with a capital N. A reverence for nature permeated Wright's work from the beginning. The sun, trees, stones, and water were elements of the natural world that Wright studied and ultimately incorporated into his style of "organic architecture". Fallingwater Wright's masterwork is considered his sublime integration of building and nature. Deep in the lush Pennsylvania forest, Fallingwater rises as a testament to Wright's genius. Nowhere else is his architecture felt so warmly or appreciated so intuitively. Wright's deep understanding of nature and man's place in nature is presented through this architectural icon. An abundance of beautiful photographs of Fallingwater, elegantly framed by its dramatic natural setting, illuminates the naturally inspired features of Wright's masterpiece. Wright authority Lynda S. Waggoner's introduction--along with excerpts from Wright's observations of nature and quotes from philosophers such as Emerson and Thoreau, who profoundly influenced Wright's thinking reveals how this legendary twentieth-century architect made the natural world a central element in his revolutionary approach to architecture. Format:Hardcover small book Language:English Release Date: October 1996 Publisher:Universe Publishing(NY) Length:80 Pages Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 7.5". Lynda S. Waggoner presents an alluring collection of photographs and commentary that will interest the architect or anyone who's had an eye for the artistical-architectural renderings of the legendary work of Frank Lloyd Wright. As curator and administrator, Waggoner's first hand accounts of Fallingwater provides the reader with an up-close narrative behind and inside the home with the basic origins of the construction and inspiration that led to the inception of Wright's American masterpiece; he blended both nineteenth century natural observations that derived from Walt Whitman to Henry David Thoreau with landscape. FALLING WATER provides insight to Frank Lloyd's inspiration of constructing Fallingwater. In essence, he wanted to reconnect with nature and the nineteenth century romanticism of the wilderness, but with the natural expressions that were innate and organic; one may suggest he possessed an inkling of eastern inspiration. The several quotes throughout the book from Whitman, Thoreau, Emerson, Rushkin, and as well Wright and Edward Kaufmann, Jr. will provide a perfect poetic composition that complements the beautiful photographs of the house and the outlining natural landscape. Wright says it best: "In the realm of organic architecture human imagination must render the harsh language of structure into becomingly humane expressions of form instead of devising inanimate facades or rattling bones of construction. Poetry of form is as necessary to great architecture as foliage is to the tree, blossoms to the plant or flesh to the body" (23). So, if you are looking for a coffee table book that does not leave a lot of clutter, FALLING WATER: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S ROMANCE WITH NATURE will definitely provide the balance. It is a little book packed with much content. And most likely, it will leave you wanting to share it with others.
  • Similar to:
    (after) Frank Lloyd Wright (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 7.6 in (19.31 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1996
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. repair on the dustcover.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FLW9231stDibs: LU906836229542

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