In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright
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In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright is a seminal architectural monograph by Henry-Russell Hitchcock that systematically documents and analyzes the evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work over more than five decades.
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| In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright canonical | 2 |
| The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright Context triple: [Henry-Russell Hitchcock, notableWork, In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright]
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The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising a selection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most influential buildings in the United States, recognized for their pioneering modern design and integration with their natural and urban surroundings.
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Burnham Library of Architecture
The Burnham Library of Architecture is a specialized research library within the Art Institute of Chicago that focuses on architectural history, theory, and practice.
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The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement, is a transnational collection of 17 pioneering 20th-century buildings across seven countries that exemplify Le Corbusier’s influential ideas in modern architecture and urbanism.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House
Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House is a Prairie School–style residence designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, notable as his only built work in Ohio and now preserved as a historic house museum.
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Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Renzo Piano Building Workshop is an international architectural firm renowned for its innovative, high-tech designs and landmark cultural and civic buildings around the world.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright Target entity description: In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright is a seminal architectural monograph by Henry-Russell Hitchcock that systematically documents and analyzes the evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work over more than five decades.
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A.
The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising a selection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most influential buildings in the United States, recognized for their pioneering modern design and integration with their natural and urban surroundings.
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B.
Burnham Library of Architecture
The Burnham Library of Architecture is a specialized research library within the Art Institute of Chicago that focuses on architectural history, theory, and practice.
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C.
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement, is a transnational collection of 17 pioneering 20th-century buildings across seven countries that exemplify Le Corbusier’s influential ideas in modern architecture and urbanism.
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D.
Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House
Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House is a Prairie School–style residence designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, notable as his only built work in Ohio and now preserved as a historic house museum.
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E.
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Renzo Piano Building Workshop is an international architectural firm renowned for its innovative, high-tech designs and landmark cultural and civic buildings around the world.
- F. None of above. chosen
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architectural monograph
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non-fiction book ⓘ |
| about |
modern architecture in the United States
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organic architecture as developed by Frank Lloyd Wright ⓘ |
| analyzes |
architectural style of Frank Lloyd Wright
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development of Wright’s buildings over more than five decades ⓘ |
| author | Henry-Russell Hitchcock ⓘ |
| characterization | seminal study of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture ⓘ |
| contributionTo |
critical reception of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work
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historiography of modern architecture ⓘ |
| coversYears | 1887–1941 ⓘ |
| describes | evolution of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work ⓘ |
| documents |
architectural projects by Frank Lloyd Wright
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built works by Frank Lloyd Wright ⓘ |
| focusesOn | buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright ⓘ |
| genre |
architectural criticism
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architectural history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Frank Lloyd Wright ⓘ |
| method |
chronological analysis of Wright’s work
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systematic documentation of Wright’s buildings ⓘ |
| subjectOf | scholarly discussions of modern architecture ⓘ |
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In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright
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In the Nature of Materials, 1887–1941: The Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright
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