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    of the greatest architects in the history of the world and the “greatest modern architect in American history” according to the American Institute of Architects. The quote above just shows how much he thought architecture could change the world and how he wanted people to see his architecture. Wright was not only an American architect, he was also an interior designer, writer and educator. He designed over 1000 structures of which 532 were built, however he was never famous amongst his peers or…

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    One precipitant arts that belong to the phrase that architecture is the mother of the arts of those arts which is color I think what characterize the architecture are the compact components with each other and the make up of the architectural layout and the physical structure , Starting from the surface of the components of texture and color and the end of its components in the form of mass and vacuum. We will illustrate the physical structure of the work of the architect of during one of the…

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    Gaudi Visual Description

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    Description Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló was built between 1904 and 1906 on Passeig de Grácia in Barcelona, Spain. The first thing I noticed in this picture of the building is that the balconies and window frames have organic form. The balconies and window frames reminded me of bones and the overall picture reminded me of a cave-like place because of the tan, earth color of the building and the similarities it has to certain aspects of nature. The balconies made me think of skulls, with the ovals…

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    Sean Marcano 4 April 2016 History of Graphic Design Formal Writing: Designer Biography The innovative genius of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) has influenced the development of architecture and modern graphic design in immense and subtle ways. Frank Lloyd Wright should be given more credit for his influence on graphic design not only from his several digital designs but through his fine arts work as well, because of his unique style of experimenting with nature in his design and architectural…

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    Early 20th Century Chicago

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    In early 20th century Chicago, the established ideas of functionalism and historicism manifested themselves in the conflicting theories of organicism and classicism. Although there were prominent classical resurgences during the City Beautiful movement and the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, these revivals did not align with what the Prairie and Chicago school had initiated – to conceive a modern, commercial metropolis.1 Because of the automation of the construction industry, these…

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    Taliesin West Architecture

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    Democratic Architect who shaped modern architecture as we know it today. He possesses many prominent credentials, including infamous structures, vast writings, intricate theories, and scholarly teachings. Wright is most well-known for his original designs and the individuality that they displayed. He broke the mold of American Architecture during his time. Wright’s sole focus within his designs was harmony with humanity. He coined the term organic architecture with his principles of…

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    Architecture is more than steel and glass. The edifices that humans have built throughout history stand as a testament to the people and the ideals that embodied their society. Buildings are places where people live, work, and play. Architects play a vital role in how humans will interact with their structures. They will also have an influence on the way people behave within the space. Architects play a role in shaping the future of society by the structures that they create. By creating the…

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    powerful vocabulary at early age. He was the most imaginative and articulate figure among a small group of creative men in Europe and America. Initially, many architecture were known to use traditional forms of medieval heritage and classical but Sullivan struck out in a new direction. He managed to develop an introductory terms of his organic theory of building art. His kindergarten chats and Autobiography was presented in the year 1901 to 1902. In his philosophy, there was formal and…

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    have done research but it has been in a stage of fading memoir since Wright, himself, tried to save the home. Frank Lloyd Wright believed in the beauty and perfection of nature; nature should be the great source of inspiration for architecture. To Wright, the organic forms of nature are what holistically…

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    Barcelona Research Paper

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    For example, the church of the Sagrada Familia and the Casa Mila. Organic nature is the largest influences that can be seen throughout his masterpieces. In the mid-nineteenth century, the old city of Barcelona had become overcrowded inside…

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