FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FIELD GUIDE - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1840654171 ISBN 13 : 9781840654172

Editeur : Salamander Books Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Frank Lloyd Wright was a pioneer in the modern style and is widely considered to be one of the most innovativeand influential figures in modern architecture. His career, which spanned over 70 years, encompassed modern technological developments in both building materials and techniques and he was one of the first architects to explore and exploit the new opportunities that these exciting developments made possible. His work was unfailingly inventive and beautiful and his influence all round the globe was immense. While his professional life was both innovative and fascinating, Frank Lloyd Wright's personal life was turbulent and filled with tragedy as well as triumph. This book tells the story of his many loves and of the disasters which blighted his home life. Featuring more than 250 stunning photographs of his work, this book will contain the essential facts and figures that anyone interested in America's most famous architect needs to know. It will not only be a wonderful companion but an informative guide to this giant figure in the world of architecture.

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À propos de l'auteur

Marie Clayton gained a degree in interior design at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and practised as a designer for many years. She is now a design journalist has written many articles for trade magazines and several books in the fields of design and architecture.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Salamander Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1840654171
• ISBN 13: 9781840654172
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible