Wright, Frank Lloyd

Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867–1959, American architect, b. Richland Center, Wis., as Frank Lincoln Wright; he changed his name to honor his mother's family (the Lloyd Joneses). Wright is widely considered the greatest American architect. After studying civil engineering at the Univ. of Wisconsin, he worked for seven years in the office of Dankmar Adler and Louis H. Sullivan in Chicago.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Important Works
• Innovative Techniques and Styles
• The Prairie Style
• Writings and Bibliography

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