Sue Lloyd

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American 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…

fell in love with the strange shape of the building rather than the ones in the modern artist’s paintings. A few years later, I went to Fallingwater and I bought myself Frank Lloyd Wright’s biography. For Christmas that year, I received the Lego kits for Fallingwater and the Guggenheim. I have been hooked on how modern Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs are even for this decade and I love the Japanese style of his drawings because of my travels to Asia. I would like to see other people appreciate the…

Jackson Coale Gott was born September 10, 1829 in Lake Roland, Baltimore County. He studied carpentry as a child and later studied architecture in the offices of several prominent local architects, while apprenticing with an unnamed carpenter and master builder while studying under private tutors. After his apprenticeship, he worked in the building industry for several years and in 1863, Gott opened his architectural office, according to the Baltimore City Directory. Gott was later elected an…

These many folk structures are the soil, natural. Though often slight, their virtue is intimately related to environment and the heart-life of people” (Frank Lloyd Wright). Sheeler used his photography to combine the new American Machine Age’s with its roots. Sheeler’s paintings do not feel outdated fifty years later. Their lack of a personal signature or human figure keep them relevant. At first glance, Sheeler’s…

Born 1867 Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the first architects who found a new style based on interpretation of planes and abreast masses. He was influenced by many aspects of his life, firstly, when Wright’s parents split up he had an obsession with showing an ideal family living space. His early influences came mainly from working at his uncle’s farm and the “froebel blocks” (Curtis since 1900, page 75) his mother brought him, which he used to create various geometric shapes and patterns.…

‘’ People who think dying is the worst thing don 't know a thing about life’’ (Sue Monk Kidd).It means that even by living and going through life, things aren’t always as they seem like living with someone else’s death can be more painful than dying. Authors generally write books to convey messages, teach life lesson or to demonstrate the social problem depending on the era the book is based on. Sue Monk Kidd and Harper Lee are the authors who were able to transmit lessons and messages through…

In Linda Sue Park’s Novel A Long Walk to Water, the main character Salva goes on a long journey to escape the Second Sudanese War. Salva is one of the Lost Boys. The Lost Boys are the boys that escaped the war without any family. Although Salva’s journey was overwhelming and difficult, he was able to survive with hope, memories of his family, and perseverance. Salva’s hope helps him survive through challenging situations. For example, when he hoped he would live through crossing the Gilo River…

Secret Life of Bees: Motif In her novel, The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd includes many motifs to reinforce the story’s theme. The Virgin Mary is a recurring figure that enhances the strong, feminist plot. The motif serves as a guide for the character Lily as she goes on a journey to discover who her mother was and escape the abusive clutches of her father, while also representing hope and being a figure of feminism. As Lily escapes the miserable peach orchard, she is steered by a…

A Long Walk To Water LINDA SUE PARK Have you ever been in a life threating situation? Salva Dut has. Salva has been in many life threating situations. Salva has been without food and water for long periods of times.Salva has also lost his family in a war that broke out while he was at school. Salva had it rough not much food, water, friends, and not much family at all. He lived life as it hit him he never back down and never gave up. He was…

Connected Life Journeys In “A Long Walk To Water” written by Linda Sue Park. There are two stories, one of a boy named Salva, and the other of a girl named Nya. They both lived in Southern Sudan; although at different times. Salva’s taking place in 1985, and Nya’s taking place in 2008. Salva and Nya’s life journeys both involved war, walking, and family. In the end their lives connected each other together in a beautiful way. Salva and Nya’s journeys are alike because they both had to…