The mid-twentieth century was one of the most productive and inventive periods in Wright's career, producing such masterworks as the Guggenheim Museum, Price Tower, Fallingwater, the Usonian houses, and the Loveness House, as well as a vast array of innovative furniture and object design. With a variety of shapes and forms-ranging from honeycombs to spirals-this period is an important contribution to mid-century modernism. Mentoring such talents as Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler among others, Wright was one of the most influential proponents of the simplicity, democratic designs, and organic forms that characterize Mid-Century Modern. With lavish, new, previously unpublished color photographs and detailed plans, Frank Lloyd Wright: Mid-Century Modern is a comprehensive examination of an underserved period in Wright's career.
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This new monograph examines the architect's fourth and most prolific chapter in his career - his contribution to mid-century design. At a time when the world thought Wright was a figure from the past, he produced imaginative designs to critical acclaim such as Fallingwater, Price Tower, and the Guggenheim. The book includes previously unpublished color photographs and detailed plans. Photography by Alan Weintraub, text by Alan Hess. (Rizzoli) -- New York Living Sept. 2007
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Alan Weintraub is a widely published architectural photographer whose books include Oscar Niemeyer Houses, Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses, and The Architecture of John Lautner among others. Alan Hess is an architect and architecture critic for the San Jose Mercury News, whose books include Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses, Oscar Niemeyer Houses, and The Architecture of John Lautner. John Zukowsky is the former curator of architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago and the current chief curator at the Intrepid, Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York. Monica Ramírez-Montagut is the assistant curator of architecture and design at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
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"With lavish, new, previously unpublished color photographs and detailed plans" is not quite accurate. And while there are some new photographs, there are no detailed plans of any kind. And most of the photographs are really no different in content than can be found in some other books. In additon, there is practically no technical information in any of the photo captions. It would been nice to have other houses covered in this book that have not appeared in countless other books. Many of the subjects here have been beat to death.
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I approached this book with some trepidation, as I suspected there would be much duplication of the material presented in "Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses". As approximately 60% of the houses presented here were given to us in the earlier title, these suspicions proved to be correct, yet I am giving this book 4 stars. Why?
This time, unlike what was done in "FLW: Prairie Houses", there has been some effort made to present different views of the repeated houses. However, be advised that there is reuse of the identical photos in many cases. What redeems this book are the seldom published houses that are presented. To those very familiar with Wright the names Buehler, Hughes, Neils, Pearce, Brown, Berger, et al will ring a bell, but may not bring a clear image to mind. Now the images are provided and great images they are. Often full page views of this wonderful architecture.These photos will draw you into serene spaces that are at one with nature. Almost 50 years after his death the artistry of this man still amazes. So, pick up a copy, settle into a comfy chair and prepare to be amazed.
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Comprehensive Interior Photos of Wright's Homes,
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Comprehensive photos of the interiors and exteriors of Wright's homes.
One is able to see the materials used, arrangement of furniture and colors he chose. Just what I was looking for. Beautiful book.
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