Description
The famous American architect's fascinating look at the early years of his pioneering work, which led to his being called the "father of the skyscraper." Far from an ordinary document of records and dates, Sullivan's passionate book crystallizes his insights and opinions into an organic theory of architecture. Includes a wealth of projects and evaluations, as well as 34 full-page plates.
Author: Louis H. Sullivan
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 06/22/2009
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.43w x 0.76d
ISBN13: 9780486202815
ISBN10: 048620281X
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers
- Architecture | History | General
Author: Louis H. Sullivan
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 06/22/2009
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.43w x 0.76d
ISBN13: 9780486202815
ISBN10: 048620281X
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers
- Architecture | History | General
About the Author
In the 1870s, Louis H. Sullivan (1856-1924) participated in the rebuilding of Chicago after the great fire. An early influence on Frank Lloyd Wright, he was instrumental in the development of steel high-rise structures that evolved into modern skyscrapers.
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