An Introduction to the Work of Frank : The Father of Modern American Architecture

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Timeline The following two slides contain a broad overview of ’s career and evolution of style in the context of important historical events and his own personal life story. During the presentation, we will delve into the intricacies of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural and philosophical development chronologically. We will explore the distinct periods of his work and representative structures and contrast them against the predominate styles and trends of the time.

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Evolution of FLW’s “Organic Style” – 1888-1929

Tokyo Imperial Hotel started in 1919 Stock market First “Prairie crash 1929 Style” home Great (Frank W. FLW leaves Construction begins Chicago Thomas house) wife, runs on Storrer House Fire completed off to Europe 1922 1871 1901 with Mamah

Pre-Prairie/Transitional 1909 System Built Mayan Revival/Textile Block Prairie Style 1893 Sullivan Start of WW I 1888 fires FLW 1917 FLW is employed by First L. Sullivan American 1889 System kit 1914 work started on FLW sold 1912 Murder at home & studio in Taleisein, Taleisein , completed in 1910 UNT – OLLI TeachingOak PresentationPark by Jessica Hogue burns to the Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue ground Evolution of FLW’s “Organic Style”– 1930-1959

1936 work on begins 1959 FLW dies 1952 in April 1930 FLW designs Start of 1939 SC Johnson Wax bldg. Great completed Depression Usonian Organic Mid-Modern 1937 1941 U.S. enters WW II 1956 Inspired by Falling Water, Hagan’s commissioned 1932 , completed in ‘56 Fellowship Guggenheim Museum established completed six months UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI TeachingJacobs House, Presentation first Usonianby Jessica homeHogue built after FLW’s death Additional Research The following slides contain reference materials and online links for those interested in learning more about Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture.

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research BOOKS . Field Guide . The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: A Complete Catalog – W.A. Storrer . Biography . Many Masks: A Life Of Frank Lloyd Wright – Brendan Gill . Works . Prairie Style: Houses and Gardens by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School – Dixie Legler . The Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright – Thomas A. Heinz

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research ONLINE LINKS . Overview & Research . https://www.savewright.org/all-wright-buildings/ . https://flwright.org/researchexplore/wrightbuildings . https://savingplaces.org/stories/frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-mapped#.XIpfjiJKiUk . http://www.mcnees.org/architecture/flw_architecture_home.htm . https://franklloydwright.org/quarterly/ . https://guides.library.columbia.edu/frank-lloyd-wright . Tourism Sites . https://flwright.org/ . http://wrightinwisconsin.org/sites/default/files/documents/FLLW_WisconsinSites.pdf

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research ONLINE LINKS . Tourism Sites (cont.) . https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g9906228/frank-lloyd- wright-house-tours/ . https://fallingwater.org/ . https://kentuckknob.com/ . http://www.martinhouse.org/ . https://experiencegraycliff.org/ . http://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/ . https://dana-thomas.org/ . https://crystalbridges.org/frank-lloyd-wright/ . https://www.westcotthouse.org/ UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research ONLINE LINKS . Niche Articles . https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-7-things-frank-lloyd-wright . https://www.curbed.com/2017/6/8/15749604/prairie-school-chicago-early-frank-lloyd-wright . https://www.1843magazine.com/culture/look-closer/how-frank-lloyd-wright-changed- architecture . https://www.curbed.com/2016/6/2/11843414/frank-lloyd-wright-seth-peterson-cabin- documentary . https://www.guggenheim.org/arts-curriculum/topic/form-follows-function . https://www.dwell.com/article/usonian-homes-frank-lloyd-wright-e75b5b56 . http://www.midcenturyhome.com/category/homes/frank-lloyd-wright/ . https://www.thoughtco.com/usonian-style-home-frank-lloyd-wright-177787 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research ONLINE LINKS . Niche Articles (cont.) . https://www.curbed.com/2016/12/16/13984492/frank-lloyd-wright-prefab-american-system- built . https://www.archdaily.com/60246/ad-classics-frederick-c-robie-house-frank-lloyd-wright . http://significanthomes.com/home/9400-rockbrook-drive-dallas-texas/ . https://chicago.curbed.com/2017/6/8/15744072/frank-lloyd-wright-louis-sullivan-prairie- school . https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/buildings/frank-lloyd-wrights-winslow-house- and-the-ideal-suburban-model_o . http://www.brittonmdg.com/the-britton-blog/frank-lloyd-wrights-organic-architecture- green-design-before-its-time

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research ONLINE LINKS . Niche Articles (cont.) . http://flwright.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Robie-House-Core-Tour.pdf . https://www.metropolismag.com/architecture/frank-lloyd-wright-architecture-education/ . https://interactive.wttw.com/tenbuildings/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum . https://interactive.wttw.com/tenbuildings/fallingwater . https://interactive.wttw.com/tenbuildings/robie-house

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research ONLINE LINKS . News . http://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/February-2019/Before-Frank-Lloyd-Wright- Victorian-Homes-Ruled-Oak-Park/ . https://franklloydwright.org/frank-lloyd-wrights-marden-house-for-sale/ . https://buffalonews.com/2019/02/15/reimagining-frank-lloyd-wrights-larkin-administration- building-in-color/ . https://www.dallasnews.com/arts/architecture/2017/12/13/time-dallas-save-frank-lloyd- wrights-crumbling-kalita-humphreys- theater?utm_campaign=Wright%2BSociety&utm_medium=web&utm_source=Wright_Socie ty_76

UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Spring 2019 UNT – OLLI Teaching Presentation by Jessica Hogue Recommendations for Additional Research ONLINE LINKS . News (cont.) . https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/crystal-bridges-museum-frank-lloyd-wright . https://franklloydwright.org/eight-buildings-designed-by-frank-lloyd-wright-nominated-to- the-unesco-world-heritage-list/ . https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/g22178709/frank-lloyd-wright- ennis-house/ . https://www.designboom.com/architecture/frank-lloyd-wright-unbuilt-designs-11-06-2018/

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