Underneath magnificent art lie the trials, troubles and lessons-learned by the artist.
Beauty in an imperfect system
Compress, release, repeat.
By creating a deliberately small space through which one must pass before reaching a larger space, Frank Lloyd Wright caused a temporary sense of tension, followed by a powerful feeling of freedom.
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What is it like to live in a Frank Lloyd Wright House?
It is Captivating. You feel an Obligation; the need to be Vigilant, Attentive and Careful. But three words best describe living in this Frank Lloyd Wright house. They are Surprise, Wonder and Gratitude.
Back to School
The field trip is part of an architectural experience facilitated by their Art Teacher, who helps the kids to compare and contrast Wright's organic design philosophies with other design approaches.
Unfinished Business – Wright’s Cantilevers
Flower box cantilevers have been missing from the house. We decided to rebuild them and found another Wrightian surprise.
How Wright Learned to Separate Art and Automation
The talk, entitled "How Wright Learned to Separate Art and Automation" will be part of the conference Education Series.
“We learned about biomimicry”
Kid explore how nature influences design, starting at Frank Lloyd Wright's Elizabeth Murphy House
“According to Plans, Specification and Drawings made by Frank Lloyd Wright”
Court Case records from 1919 offer clues to why Frank Lloyd Wright didn't mention this house after sending plans to Elizabeth Murphy to build it.
Elizabeth Murphy In the News
The Elizabeth Murphy House is mentioned and pictured in the Wall Street Journal today.
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