Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and Taliesin West

by Kathryn Smith

Taliesin and Taliesin West are world renowned not only as two of the most important landmarks of 20th-century architecture, but also as home to their creator, Frank Lloyd Wright. This lavishly illustrated volume provides an introduction to the architecture, interiors, art collection, gardens, decorative arts, furniture, and graphic design of the two studio-residences. 137 illustrations, 100 in color.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Art, History

159 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Kathryn Smith is the author of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin and Taliesin West (1997) and Frank Lloyd Wright, Hollyhock House, and Olive Hill: Buildings and Projects for the Aline Barnsdall (1992). Smith is former Professor of Architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture.

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Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

To my mind Frank Lloyd Wright was an admirable genius and an irritating martinet. This book emphasizes the former in discussing and gorgeously picturing his two favorite places. I have visited Taliesin West, also his Oak Park home, and may even get to the original Taliesin someday. Meanwhile, this beautiful book of these enchanting sites will do nicely.

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very entertaining and through description of Frank Lloyd Wright's life and accomplishments highlighting two buildings. I have been to the one in Arizona. It was stupendous! Made me want to move right in. I've also seen many of his houses in Chicago. I like the idea of trying to fit into the surrounding landscape.