Introduction to Visual Arts: Frank Lloyd Wright’s artworks Summary It is true that different artists have a different taste which determines certain characteristics of artwork of particular artist (Harris, 2007). In this paper, I will analyze and discuss at the work of an American artist called Frank Lloyd Wright. Lloyd was an architect and was born in the year 1867 and made his great contribution in developing the organic and distinctly American architectural style (Wright, 2010). Frank Lloyd designed many iconic and commercial buildings. This paper will thus discuss two specific artworks of Frank Lloyd Wright which made great impressions during his time. These artworks are Falling water House and Guggenheim of New York. The Guggenheim was to be a museum in New York that embodied Lloyd’s attempt to solidify the natural plasticity of the organic bodies in architecture (Frank, 2013). The corridors were interdependent sections but divided like the way the membranes in citrus fruits. Its spiral design looked like nautilus shell that had continuous spaces curving freely on each another (Levine, 1997). The medium is a print of B&W photograph, design, and drawing which was made in the year 1945. Next will be his artwork called the Falling water artwork of which chosen the subject was used to show a high level of innovation that put harmony in environment and humanity (Hess, 2005). The medium is also print photograph, design, and drawing and the period was the years of 1936 to 1938. These two artworks developed American architecture through innovative and environmentally friendly ways (Fowler & Wright, 2002). Annotated Bibliography Fowler, P., & Wright, F. L. (2002). Frank Lloyd Wright: Graphic Artist. New York: Pomegranate. This publication offers an informative details in the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. It explains many of Wright's artworks and buildings that were characterized by glass windows. I have found this book as very useful as it will help in explaining why the artist designed the Falling Water and the Guggenheim Museum through organic architecture. Thus, it will help to make informed critic off the work of this artist. Frank, L. W. (2013). Frank Lloyd Wright Designs. New York: Pomegranate Communications. This book by Frank Lloyd Wright is a useful digital print that gives the readers a good chance to explore the organic artworks as the great American development in the commercial artworks. This book has complete prints of Frank’s work which will enable me to discuss and critic the two selected artworks. I find it very useful as it flows chronologically with ideas or Wright’s work which will provide valuable contextual information for the subject. Harris, J. (2007). Integrated Function Systems and Organic Architecture from Wright to Mondrian. Nexus Network Journal, 93–102. This journal article by James Harris provides an insightful research about the Organic Architecture from Wright to Mondrian. The article is re.

1. Introduction to Visual Arts: Frank Lloyd Wright’s artworks
Summary
It is true that different artists have a different taste which
determines certain characteristics of artwork of particular artist
(Harris, 2007). In this paper, I will analyze and discuss at the
work of an American artist called Frank Lloyd Wright. Lloyd
was an architect and was born in the year 1867 and made his
great contribution in developing the organic and distinctly
American architectural style (Wright, 2010). Frank Lloyd
designed many iconic and commercial buildings.
This paper will thus discuss two specific artworks of Frank
Lloyd Wright which made great impressions during his time.
These artworks are Falling water House and Guggenheim of
New York. The Guggenheim was to be a museum in New York
that embodied Lloyd’s attempt to solidify the natural plasticity
of the organic bodies in architecture (Frank, 2013). The
corridors were interdependent sections but divided like the way
the membranes in citrus fruits. Its spiral design looked like
nautilus shell that had continuous spaces curving freely on each
another (Levine, 1997). The medium is a print of B&W
photograph, design, and drawing which was made in the year
1945.
Next will be his artwork called the Falling water artwork of
which chosen the subject was used to show a high level of
innovation that put harmony in environment and humanity
(Hess, 2005). The medium is also print photograph, design, and
drawing and the period was the years of 1936 to 1938. These
two artworks developed American architecture through
innovative and environmentally friendly ways (Fowler &
Wright, 2002).
Annotated Bibliography
Fowler, P., & Wright, F. L. (2002). Frank Lloyd Wright:

2. Graphic Artist. New York: Pomegranate.
This publication offers an informative details in the designs of
Frank Lloyd Wright. It explains many of Wright's artworks and
buildings that were characterized by glass windows. I have
found this book as very useful as it will help in explaining why
the artist designed the Falling Water and the Guggenheim
Museum through organic architecture. Thus, it will help to make
informed critic off the work of this artist.
Frank, L. W. (2013). Frank Lloyd Wright Designs. New York:
Pomegranate Communications.
This book by Frank Lloyd Wright is a useful digital print that
gives the readers a good chance to explore the organic artworks
as the great American development in the commercial artworks.
This book has complete prints of Frank’s work which will
enable me to discuss and critic the two selected artworks. I find
it very useful as it flows chronologically with ideas or Wright’s
work which will provide valuable contextual information for the
subject.
Harris, J. (2007). Integrated Function Systems and Organic
Architecture from Wright to Mondrian. Nexus Network
Journal, 93–102.
This journal article by James Harris provides an insightful
research about the Organic Architecture from Wright to
Mondrian. The article is resourceful on the subject of Organic
Architecture as it provides information about Wright’s Organic
Architecture and artwork in United States commercial buildings.
The article explores conscious structures endorsed by Frank
Lloyd Wright through the systematic research and detailed
information regarding the topic. The article will thus help in
understanding Wright’s Organic Artwork, particularly the
Falling water House and Guggenheim Museum.
Hess, A. (2005). Frank Lloyd Wright the Houses. New York:
Rizzoli.
In this publication, Alan Hess analyzes the Frank Lloyd
Wright’s artwork, particularly in the houses, as great events of
his major contribution to the modern architecture. The book has

3. stunning photos of various artworks and will thus help in
discussing the works as adopted during the time of history. The
author suggests various houses for different uses and places.
The book, in particular, explains Wright’s Falling water as the
important masterpiece that perched over a waterfall in the
Pennsylvania highlands. The book is therefore very resourceful
regarding the subject of discussing and criticizing Wright's
artwork.
Levine, N. (1997). The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
New York: Princeton University Press.
This book studies the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright from
the late years the 1880s until it ends with the work off
construction of the New York’s Guggenheim Museum. The book
provides a comprehensive and in-depth discussion and analysis
of the artworks. It explains that most of Wright’s buildings were
designed at least twice which will be an important feature in
writing the critic paper. It is thus a good source for the topic.
Wright, F. L. (2010). The Essential Frank Lloyd Wright:
Critical Writings on Architecture. Princeton: Princeton
University Press.
This is a straightforward book about the essential work of
Frank Lloyd Wright and contribution in American architecture.
The books have photographs for the pieces of wright’s work and
present these illustrations well with explanations. This book
will be important in preparing and guiding me to discuss and
critic the Falling water House and Guggenheim of New York
artworks in a meaningful way. Besides, the. The book has a very
clear biography of the artist and thus will be a very useful
source for the assignment.
VISUAL ART
Textbook/s

4. World of Art by Henry Sayre (Pearson, 2015)
CRITIQUE PAPER (4 double-spaced pages of text),
(Preliminary topic, summary and annotated bibliography
This paper will focus on one artist, selected from your text,
World of Art or websites provided by instructor. Research
biographical information on this artist and select TWO works
for discussion and analysis. Give the name of the artist, the
title, date and medium of the works of art you have chosen.
Identify the theme.
Begin your essay with brief biographical information on your
artist. You will then provide detailed visual analysis of two
works: you will discuss the style, the subject matter, and
interpretations of the art. Remember, you will describe the art
thoroughly – how it was made, the materials, the subject matter
and content, the interpretation. Your essay must include a
paragraph stating the meaning of each work of art and how the
artist uses visual elements and design to construct this meaning.
Use your critical visual analysis skills: the formal elements of
visual design (line, color, light, composition, form).
End your essay with a paragraph that discusses your informed
response to the work(s). Consider your interests (hobbies,
beliefs, career goals) and life experiences that might affect your
choice of theme.
YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT 5” X 7” COLOR PRINTS
(COPIES) OF YOUR CHOSEN WORKS. All papers must
include images (appended after 4 full pages of text), especially
where detailed analysis and important comparisons/contrasts of
artworks are presented. Refer to the images as Fig. 1, Fig. 2,
etc. (in parentheses) within the body of your text. Images
should be sufficiently large (at least a quarter of a page in size)
and clear to be useful to the reader.
1 . Your report should be typed, have one-inch margins and
numbered pages. The paper should be double-spaced and at
least 4 full pages in length. Cover page, illustrations and

5. works-cited page (6 references total, include 2 print sources)
are in addition to the 4 full pages of text. Type size 10.
2. Include a cover page with the following information:
a. Your name
b. The course and number
c. The date the essay is submitted
d. The name of the artist(s) you are critiquing.
3. Spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing style will count
in the grading process! All sources must be cited. (IF IN
DOUBT, CITE.) Use MLA or APA format, available in the
bookstore, library, online. Be sure to include a works cited
page appended after the body of text.
4. Refer to the following CHECKLIST:
a. Who is the artist
b. Biographical information on the artist
c. The medium (materials) employed
d. How the artist constructs meaning through use of visual
elements (describe)

6. e. What is the subject of the work(s) and why was it chosen by
the artist?
f. Why was this work(s) made? What is the value of this work
to the culture
in which it was produced?
g. Why did you choose this work? What is your informed
response to this work?
HELP! References:
Sayre, Henry M. Writing About Art. 6nd ed. Englewood Cliffs,
NJ: Prentice Hall, 2006