Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the early, and most influential, contributors to Modernism. He worked to develop and "American" style rather than just emulating the styles of other countries, as we had done previously. During his career, he designed over 1,000 structures and completed 532 works. The majority of his work was residential, but he did complete a few commercial projects as well.

The style that Wright is most well-known for is the Prairie Style. This style emulated the vast, flat landscapes in the prairies of the Midwest. Some of these Prairie homes include the Robie House, the Martin House, and the Dana-Thomas House. These homes featured the characteristic hipped roof, strong horizontal profile, and features that integrated the exterior with its surroundings.

Wright's designs went beyond the actual structure of the building. He was known for including the designs for the lighting fixtures, furniture, and stained glass windows. These designs focused on the family and worked to create environments that were functional for their purpose.

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Also, check out this video on Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater: