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A Testament
Hardcover. 9 3/4" x 11" format. Copyright 1957 Frank Lloyd Wright. Autobiographical first chapter introduces FLW's "Philosophy is to the mind of the architect as eyesight to his steps." "Architecture is always here and now." 210 black and white illustrations accompany the text. Sample chapter Awakening, Disaster, Man Above Law or Law Above Man, Walt Whitman - Seer of Democracy, Principle before Precedent. This is FLW's manifesto circa 1957, at the height of his fame.
- GenresArchitecture
Hardcover
First published January 1, 1957
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Frank Lloyd Wright
482 books148 followersFrank Lloyd Wright was one of the world's most prominent and influential architects.
He developed a series of highly individual styles, influenced the design of buildings all over the world, and to this day remains America's most famous architect.
Wright was also well known in his lifetime. His colorful personal life frequently made headlines, most notably for the failure of his first two marriages and for the 1914 fire and murders at his Taliesin studio.
He developed a series of highly individual styles, influenced the design of buildings all over the world, and to this day remains America's most famous architect.
Wright was also well known in his lifetime. His colorful personal life frequently made headlines, most notably for the failure of his first two marriages and for the 1914 fire and murders at his Taliesin studio.
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