Frank LLoyd Wright: The first modern architect
This man is often referred to as the founder of modern architecture. He was born in the United States in 1867, and worked tirelessly on his projects until his death in 1959. He has been named by the American Institute of Architects as the greatest architect of all time.
Frank Lloyd Wright was made famous by his desire to take risks in his building designs. He created structures that often led to criticism from others, due to the simplicity and fluidity of his work. He described his buildings as such;
“The work shall grow more truly simple; more expressive with fewer lines, fewer forms; more articulate with less labor; more plastic; more fluent, although more coherent; more organic. It shall grow not only to fit more perfectly the methods and processes that are called upon to produce it, but shall further find whatever is lovely or of good repute in method or process and idealize it with the cleanest, most virile stroke I can imagine. As understanding and appreciation of life matures and deepens, this work shall prophesy and idealize the character of the individual it is fashioned to serve more intimately, no matter how inexpensive the result must finally be. It shall become in its atmosphere as pure and elevating in its humble was as the trees and flowers are in their perfectly appointed way, for only so can architecture be worthy its high rank as a fine art, or the architect discharge the obligation he assumes to the public – imposed upon him by the nature of his own profession.”
Frank Lloyd Wright was made famous by his desire to take risks in his building designs. He created structures that often led to criticism from others, due to the simplicity and fluidity of his work. He described his buildings as such;
“The work shall grow more truly simple; more expressive with fewer lines, fewer forms; more articulate with less labor; more plastic; more fluent, although more coherent; more organic. It shall grow not only to fit more perfectly the methods and processes that are called upon to produce it, but shall further find whatever is lovely or of good repute in method or process and idealize it with the cleanest, most virile stroke I can imagine. As understanding and appreciation of life matures and deepens, this work shall prophesy and idealize the character of the individual it is fashioned to serve more intimately, no matter how inexpensive the result must finally be. It shall become in its atmosphere as pure and elevating in its humble was as the trees and flowers are in their perfectly appointed way, for only so can architecture be worthy its high rank as a fine art, or the architect discharge the obligation he assumes to the public – imposed upon him by the nature of his own profession.”
He began to construct buildings that many people consider to be “futuristic before their time”; he was ahead of the times in the sense that he created contemporary buildings before they were considered appealing, back in the 1920’s and 1930’s. His work has had an unimaginable influence on other artists around the world, especially those in Europe, who now model new buildings after his former work.