Autobiography of an Idea

Louis Henry Sullivan

ISBN 10: 048620281X / ISBN 13: 9780486202815

Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., 2003

2014 Reprint of 1926 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Autobiography of an Idea is an account of Sullivan's career and his architectural theories. Sullivan was a spokesman for the reform of architecture, an opponent of historical eclecticism, and did much to remake the image of the architect as a creative personality. His own designs are characterized by richness of ornament. His importance lies in his writings as well as in his architectural achievements. These writings, which are subjective and metaphorical, suggest directions for architecture, rather than explicit doctrines or programs. Sullivan himself warned of the danger of mechanical theories of art. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00105169072

Inhaltsangabe:

The famous American architect's fascinating look at the early years of his pioneering work, which led to his being called the "father of the skyscraper." Far from an ordinary document of records and dates, Sullivan's passionate book crystallizes his insights and opinions into an organic theory of architecture. Includes a wealth of projects and evaluations, as well as 34 full-page plates.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

In the 1870s, Louis H. Sullivan (1856&;1924) participated in the rebuilding of Chicago after the great fire. An early influence on Frank Lloyd Wright, he was instrumental in the development of steel high-rise structures that evolved into modern skyscrapers.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Autobiography of an Idea
Verlag: Dover Publications Inc.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good