Topic > The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright: organic...

Frank Lloyd Wright is undoubtedly the most important and influential architect not only in America, but ever. This may be because he designed so many buildings, many of which are considered some of the most important American buildings. It could also be because when it came to architecture his ideas were very revolutionary. Frank Lloyd Wright used what he called “organic architecture,” while everyone else used Beaux-Arts architecture. Beaux-Arts architecture can be Classical, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque or Georgian in style. Uses ornaments, detailed sculptures and carvings. There is often a marble staircase with elaborate railings. Frank Lloyd Wright believed that American society was afraid to live as itself. He thought they were just using everyone else's culture, prefabricated overseas. Wright believed that America should have its own style and art. Frank Lloyd Wright wanted to create uniquely American architecture. Wright created a new type of architecture, Organic Architecture, the only problem was that it had already been created. He had the same ideas ...