Frank Lloyd Wright's Glass Designs

by Carla Lind

Looks at the innovative ways Wright used glass in windows, skylights, and decorative designs

Genres: Nonfiction, Architecture

57 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Timons Esaias · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little volume is part of Pomegranate's "Frank Lloyd Wright at a Glance" series, though my copy only mentions that on the inside back flap of the paper cover. It lists no other parts of the series, nor really discusses the intent of the series.

So, be aware that this is a brief introduction, with lovely photographs as representations of his work in glass. The pictures are mostly impressive, and so is the architecture, of course. The brief comments often refer you to other works by Wright, so you can chase them in other books.

There were, in the brief notes, some instances of what I call "word blather" or "art blather." A phrase like, "Throughout, Wright masterfully manipulated the material in countless ways, seeking to capitalize on its unique nature" is accurate, but it's also just noise.

For a glance at the subject, this is good.

[Tina Reitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely

[Brian Kovesci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why did I buy this 4x4” book. It’s a picture book of intricate stained glass work. How entirely insufficient.

[Kresti Lyddon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful review of some of FLW’s designs.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a lover of Wright's work this was a great piece of literature to read, it gave me a better understanding of his architectural style beyond just the visual elements. Wright does a great job of researching the surroundings of the property before beginning the job. He incorporates color, sound, lines of environment, and even the landscape itself into his works, making him a modernist even by today's standards.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has a nice level of visuals and information. It's the right size.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Small gift book. Look his glass work and designs.