Isbn: 9781334236471 - john wellborn root: a study of his life and work (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of John Wellborn Root, a prominent American architect who made his mark on the burgeoning city of Chicago in the late 19th century. The book explores Root's life from his childhood in the American South through his early training and struggles in New York, and finally his arrival in Chicago, where he formed a successful partnership with another architect, Daniel Burnham. The author traces Root's artistic development, highlighting his natural talent and the challenges he faced in finding his place within the rapidly evolving architectural landscape of the era. The book delves into the early years of the Burnham and Root partnership, which was marked by both financial hardship and creative innovation. The author skillfully portrays Rootââ â¢s artistic and personal qualities - his love of music and poetry, his intuitive design sense, and his capacity for deep friendships. The book ultimately reveals Root's influence as a pioneer in the field of architecture, offering insights into the creative spirit that shaped not only the city of Chicago but also the architectural styles of his time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…