Frank Lloyd Wright
This two-part documentary explores the life of one of America's greatest architects -- hated by some, worshipped by others and ignored by many. Using archival photographs, live cinematography, interviews, newsreel footage and home movies, the film tells the story of Wright's turbulent life and his extraordinary professional career. It includes the commentary of architects, historians, biographers, writers, artists, former students of Wright and members of his family. The film explores in detail some of his most important buildings, including the Prairie Houses; Unity Temple; the Larkin Building; the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo; Fallingwater; the Johnson Wax Building in Racine, Wisconsin; the Usonian Houses; and the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
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Designing FallingwaterWright designed Fallingwater — located in rural southwestern Pennsylvania — ...Wright designed Fallingwater — located in rural southwestern Pennsylvania — which became one of the most famous modern homes in the world.
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Wright's HomeWright designed his own home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois. It was here that ...Wright designed his own home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois. It was here that he began working as an architect under his own practice and honed his unique architectural style
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Organic ArchitectureFrank Lloyd Wright is one of America’s most prolific architects. His signature ...Frank Lloyd Wright is one of America’s most prolific architects. His signature style followed the philosophy of organic architecture, in which structures were in harmony with humanity and its ...
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Edgar Tafel Discusses Frank Lloyd WrightEdgar Tafel talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.Edgar Tafel talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Wright Never Saw Any LimitsMeryle Secrest talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.Meryle Secrest talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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William Cronon on Frank Lloyd WrightPassage from Emerson.Passage from Emerson.
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Frank Lloyd Wright: Phillip JohnsonPhillip Johnson talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.Phillip Johnson talks about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Maya Lin on Frank Lloyd WrightMaya Lin talks about how controlling Frank Lloyd Wright was.Maya Lin talks about how controlling Frank Lloyd Wright was.