Famous Buildings Of Frank Lloyd Wright (Dover History Coloring Book) Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Perhaps the most influential architect of the twentieth century, Frank Lloyd Wright designed and created commercial, public, and residential structures noted for their revolutionary, organic form. In this carefully researched and expertly rendered coloring book, technical draftsman Bruce LaFontaine has drawn 44 of Wright's major buildings for study and use by students of modern American architecture.Among the buildings depicted here in finely detailed drawings that are ideal for coloring are Johnson Wax Company Building in Racine, Wisconsin; the inverted spiral of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City; Wright's home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois; the Robie House in Chicago; the Susan Lawrence Dana home in Springfield, Illinois; Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois; Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona; the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo; the Marin Country Civic Center in San Rafael, California; and many more.In addition to providing students of architecture with an excellent sourcebook of imaginative designs, these masterly drawings also offer coloring book enthusiasts an opportunity to color a rich selection of innovative buildings that have helped transform the modern American landscape.
Series: Dover History Coloring Book
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (February 10, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486293629
ISBN-13: 978-0486293622
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.2 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #59,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Architecture #293 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architecture #500 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History
Age Range: 8 - 14 years
Grade Level: 3 - 8
Or, what the heck, high school, adults or elementary school. On the back it says it is for, ..."coloring book enthusiasts...". The front and back covers are what the drawing could look like if drawn by someone with excellent artistic skill. The rest of us, regardless of age, would have a harder time doing that. It doesn't mean we wouldn't enjoy ourselves. I think a lot depends on what one used to color the drawings. I've always liked this book. I think it's a perfect companion piece to a collection of large, big color photo FLW books. The paragraph of info accompanying each drawing reads like it's suited for middle or high school readers. The coloring enthusiast in your life would probably really like this, particularly if they're into great buildings. Seeing the 43 pages of drawings, all exterior perspectives that include landscaping, gives a different presentation to his buildings than strictly photographs. These drawings are not to be confused with FLW's numerous architectural drawings. These were clearly drawn for this coloring book and a fine one it is. chrisbct@hotmail.com
Great coloring book, not really for kids..we bought it for a handicapped family member who enjoyed it. Great coloring book, not really for kids..we bought this for a older family member who has dementia, (Alzheimers) and they enjoyed it a lot....a nice hobby for someone who might otherwise be physically confined.
My young son has become entranced with Wright and his work. This was a good introduction to the architect and his work, a book I also have enjoyed, and it did stimulate his interest so much that we are doing a road trip to Falling Water in the late winter
Lots of detail and can be used as a coloring book, great for anyone interested in architecture. Lots of good details in this book.
While the work is well represented, the book is less for coloring as it is for reading the history of the buildings. The images are far too small to be in any way satisfying to color. I would much prefer full page building or even building segment images. Having multiple images and text blocks makes it hard to appreciate any intricacy, let alone add any personal flair to it.Would not recommend to anyone interested most in the coloring side of the book.
I like the idea of having educational coloring books for kids. The subject is also great for adults, if you have ever been on bedrest, sick or just stuck in bad weather these books are great. It was not as much a coloring book as an art history book that had some colorable picture(colored pencils or fine tip pens, not crayons or markers for this book). Half the pages are writing and history and half is the very detailed pictures. Wouldn't be my first choice, like the classic masterpiece coloring books, but good as an addition to a collection if you are trying to get your kids to learn something new and have some fun.
The Ultimate "Adult" Coloring Book for Frank Lloyd Wright fans. His famous designs in black and white ... and ready to color. There are dates and lots of information accompanying each drawing. Have fun and learn too !
The illustrations are great, but the paper they are printed on are all very thin, I know it was only $5 bucks but come on and use some thicker paper, otherwise if you use pens count on bleed thru.I would have also wanted it printed one sided if such thin paper was going to be used. All the Doyer Coloring Books I purchased are really made very cheaply with regards to the paper. I would suggest avoiding these guys or at least making copies on thicker paper to color on with pens. Kind of a fail for people that work with paper every single day!
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