Frank Lloyd Wright & The House Beautiful

During his remarkably prolific 70-year career, Frank Lloyd Wright was committed not only to the development of a truly American style of architecture, but also to the creation of furnishings and accessories that were both functional and beautiful to enhance the surroundings in his revolutionary spaces. This exhibition catalogue accompanies the national tour of Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful and presents his passion for creating a new way of life for Americans through architecture. In particular, it focuses on his skill in creating harmony between the architectural structure and interior design while fulfilling the needs of a modern, American lifestyle. With more than 100 original objects including furniture, metal work, textiles, drawings, publications, and accessories from the collection of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, Arizona, and other public and private collections, the exhibition is the first devoted to the noted architect s decorative and graphic designs since the 1970s.