Philip Johnson on Frank Lloyd Wright - He's the greatest architect of the nineteenth century.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Philip Johnson calls Frank Lloyd Wright the best architect of the 1800s. It is high praise for a predecessor.
- In plain terms
- He thinks Wright was the top architect of his time.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognizing pioneers helps us value progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who defines an era in architecture?
- How do we judge historical greatness?
Another view
It ignores other great architects of that century.
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