Frank Lloyd Wright
June 8 1867 - April 9 1959
Frank Lloyd Wright was an American born Architect who produced over 500 completed works.
He produced a diverse range of works, from houses, to churches even school buildings. Sometimes also designing the interior furniture and stained glass
Frank Lloyd Wrights 'Falling water' was one of his most significant buildings.
The 'Falling water' design concept was conceived of Lloyd Wright asking Edgar Kaufman Jr. (The man whose house he was designing), what his favourite spot was.
"The Waterfall. "
Lloyd Wright quickly drew up some drawing for the Kaufman's to look at, and pitched his idea of having the house, above the waterfall rather than below.
The fact that Frank Lloyd Wright, 'falling water' design was based purely on the elements and the materials in and surrounding the site of design, and built directly into the landscape, heightens the viewers awareness of the reality of materials he employed in his art making.
Frank Lloyd Wright's field of practise was Architecture. An area of design which he was exceptionally good at. Architecture has always been a passion of mine.
I spent 10 years of my life dedicating my studies to architecture, when it came to head to University I chose Graphic Design over Architecture. I did not realise until it was time to apply that I preferred the design part of Architecture, but not the physics and calculus that goes along with it.
Frank Lloyd Wrights 'Falling water' makes me realise why I spent over half my life fascinated with Architecture. The pure beauty and elegance of this design is truly stunning. They way Lloyd Wright had Incorporated the local, native surroundings into his work is phenomenal
When I look at 'Falling water' by Frank Lloyd Wright, it does not necessarily make me think differently about Architecture, it just reinforces my feelings towards Architecture. What an amazing and beautiful discipline it is.
It is no wonder why Frank Lloyd Wright was considered
"The greatest American architect of all time"
(American institute of architects 1991)
good to see you doing some independent research toward these entries. Good to see you also adding personal insights. These could be expanded. For example when tyou point to the way in which Wright's Falling Water fits with the landscape you could say how this is achieved - the use of rock, the colour used to paint the concrete surfaces and so on. The Warhol piece is good too, but again you could expand on some ideas fg. the reference to Lichenstein, how do you see the influence on Warhol? keep[ up the effort and maybe go into a bit more depth about fewer ideas. cheers grant. ps. i don't think its convivial if someone is forcing you to sit at the table to eat with them.
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