FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT. Architecture & Art

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1 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Architecture & Art

Frank Lloyd Wright American Architect, 1867 1959 Experimented with forms and materials Recognized as one of the greatest architects of the twentieth century Believed beautifully designed buildings

2 Frank Lloyd Wright American Architect, Experimented with forms and materials Recognized as one of the greatest architects of the twentieth century Believed beautifully designed buildings make a difference in our lives Developed the Prairie style of architecture Interest in Japanese art and culture are reflected in his work Designed some of the most recognizable residences and public buildings

influencing his work In 1887 He moves to Chicago to work as a

3 Born in a small town in Wisconsin in 1867 Given a set of Froebel blocks, an educational toy for Kindergarteners, which he credited for influencing his work In 1887 He moves to Chicago to work as a draftsman and architect Designs his first building Hillside Home School Childhood

4 THE OAK PARK YEARS In 1889, marries Catherine Lee Tobin Develops the Prairie Style of Architecture Runs a thriving Architectural practice for 20 years Frank Lloyd Wright Residence ( )

5 Prairie Style Architecture Low-pitched roofs Extended lines Blend with landscape Horizontal streamlining

Taliesin 1 and 2 Located in Spring Green,

residence for 48 years from 1911 to 1959 It was

innovation, and continues to serve the Taliesin

of her children are murdered and Taliesin burns

6 Taliesin 1 and 2 Located in Spring Green, Wisconsin Taliesin was Wright s primary residence for 48 years from 1911 to 1959 It was his laboratory for architectural designs and innovation, and continues to serve the Taliesin community In 1914, his wife Mamah Cheney and 2 of her children are murdered and Taliesin burns Taliesin 2 built on ashes of Taliesin 1 as tribute to his late wife

his family, and groups of apprentices would

Fallingwater here, one of his best known

7 Taliesin West FLW built and designed Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona He, his family, and groups of apprentices would spend most of the year here He designed Fallingwater here, one of his best known high-end residences He wanted to design beautiful homes for middle class people using common materials and designs to achieve a pleasing aesthetic

8 Fallingwater National Historic Landmark Fallingwater is a house built between 1936 and 1939 over a waterfall in southwest Pennsylvania. Frank Lloyd Wright, designed the house for his clients, the Kaufmann family. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark

9 NYC building was commission to FLW in 1943 and it was completed in 1959 Marks change in style for FLW Smooth, geometric shapes and circular design Upward spiral leads viewers through the museums gallery The Guggenheim

10 Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium Last public commission of FLW Built from Named for president of ASU who commission it to his close friend FLW Auditorium for performances from orchestra to Opera to Broadway shows In 1985, placed on National Register of Historic Places

11 Stained Glass Art No other architect or designer of the modern era transformed the use of leaded glass in architecture as Frank Lloyd Wright

12 Stained Glass Art Wright used clear glass with touches of color, the glass designs are all geometric abstractions unique to each building for which they were created

13 Stained Glass Art The sources of FLW glass design range from Wright s childhood objects to Japanese influences Wright called them light screens

14 Our Art Project Today

Faux Stained Glass Project Set up Materials: Contact paper Black construction paper strips Tissue paper Scissors First Steps: 1. Carefully take out backing of contact paper 2.

15 Faux Stained Glass Project Set up Materials: Contact paper Black construction paper strips Tissue paper Scissors First Steps: 1. Carefully take out backing of contact paper 2. Place contact paper on your desk sticky face up 3. Set up the frame for our stained glass using the thick black strips 4. Cut excess of construction paper strips from the shorter side

Faux Stained Glass Project - Design First part of your design (optional) Do take time to think of your design You can cut the black strips any size you like place them any way you like Black strips

16 Faux Stained Glass Project - Design First part of your design (optional) Do take time to think of your design You can cut the black strips any size you like place them any way you like Black strips can be rearrange easily When done you are ready to add COLOR to your project Raise your hand when ready to pick your color tissue paper You can cut in any shape your like Please keep in mind that tissue paper is very fragile, once your place on contact paper you will not be able to take out easily

17 Faux Stain Glass

18 Samples for Inspiration

Masterpiece: Tree of Life (Art Glass Window), 1904 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Darwin D. Martin House

Masterpiece: Tree of Life (Art Glass Window), 1904 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Darwin D. Martin House Keywords: Shape, Line, Repetition, Structure Grade: 4 th Grade Month: September/October Activity: