Louis Sullivan: Prophet of Modern Architecture

by Hugh Morrison, Timothy J. Samuelson (Introduction)

Overview

The best introduction to the work of one of America's most famous architects.

Hugh Morrison's biography of Louis Sullivan was the first definitive study of his work. This edition provides the original text and illustrations plus an assessment of Morrison's groundbreaking research and an authoritative revision of the chronological List of Buildings, including corrections to the data in light of six decades of research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393321616
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	07/17/2001
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

The late Hugh Morrison taught at Dartmouth College.

Timothy J. Samuelson works for the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Table of Contents

Illustrations

Foreword

Introduction

I. Youth and Training

II. Early Works

III. The Auditorium

IV. Years of Expansion

V. Giving Form to the Skyscraper

VI. Sullivan Alone

VII. Sullivan's Architectural Theory

VIII. A Critical Estimate

Appendix: Dankmar Adler—A Biographical Sketch

Revised List of Buildings

A Bibliography of the Writings of Louis Sullivan

General Bibliography

Selected Bibliography of New Works

Plates

Index