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Focusing on the career and architectural theories of Louis Sullivan, this autobiography highlights his role as a reformer in architecture and his opposition to historical eclecticism. Sullivan emphasizes the architect as a creative individual, showcasing his own richly ornamented designs. His writings are subjective and metaphorical, offering insights and directions for the field rather than rigid doctrines. He cautions against the mechanical approaches to art, underscoring his belief in the importance of creativity and personal expression in architecture.
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The Autobiography of an Idea, Louis H. Sullivan
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Autobiography of an Idea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Louis H. Sullivan
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Inc.
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 048620281x
- ISBN13
- 9780486202815
- Description
- Focusing on the career and architectural theories of Louis Sullivan, this autobiography highlights his role as a reformer in architecture and his opposition to historical eclecticism. Sullivan emphasizes the architect as a creative individual, showcasing his own richly ornamented designs. His writings are subjective and metaphorical, offering insights and directions for the field rather than rigid doctrines. He cautions against the mechanical approaches to art, underscoring his belief in the importance of creativity and personal expression in architecture.