Frank Lloyd Wright

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/frank-lloyd-wright

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1. When was Frank Lloyd Wright born?June 8, 1867
2. When did Frank Lloyd Wright die?April 9, 1959 (age 91)
3. Where was Frank Lloyd Wright born?Richland Center, Wisconsin, USA
4. What is the career span?Approximately 70 years (c. 1890s - 1959)
5. What is the architectural movements?Prairie School, Organic Architecture
6. What is Frank Lloyd Wright famous for?Frank Lloyd Wright was a famous architect who built many houses that looked like they grew from the ground, using nature in his designs.

Organic Architecture: A design philosophy advocating for structural harmony between human habitation and the natural world, integrating buildings with their sites.
Prairie School: An architectural style that flourished in the Midwestern United States, characterized by horizontal lines, open floor plans, and integration with the prairie landscape.
Usonian Home: A concept for affordable, modern homes designed by Wright, emphasizing efficiency, natural materials, and a connection to the outdoors.
Fallingwater: A landmark residence designed by Wright, renowned for its innovative cantilevered structure built over a waterfall, exemplifying organic architecture.