The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St, is hosting a series of three programs covering a wide range of work by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects presented by architectural historian Frank Landi. Landi's extensive collection of unique photographs,and his mathematical and poetic approach to the topic will provide interesting insight into this well-known artist.
The programs are free and open to the public. Registration is recommended and may be made by contacting the Adult Services Dept. of the library at 262.636.9217.
The following topics will be presented:
Frank Lloyd Wright: Artist/Poet/Philosopher - Thursday, Feb. 11 - 6:30 pm
This program features 15 of Mr. Wright's most famous buildings. Mr. Wright's architectural philosophy as it relates to the design of each building will be discussed.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Unfamiliar Places - Thursday, Feb. 25 - 6:30pm
This program explores 13 of Mr. Wright's famous and some not so famous buildings. This compliments the program of Feb. 11.
The Architecture of Louis Sullivan - Thursday, Mar. 11 - 6:30 pm
This program explores the architecture of "Poet Architect" Louis Sullivan, one of Chicago's most famous architects and mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright.
Architectural historian Frank Landi has built an extensive photographic collection of buildings designed by famous architects. Having taught science and mathematics for 35 years, Landi has developed unique programs relating geometry to architecture. He has presented his programs to national, local, and state conferences, and has been a guest speaker at the Chicago Architecture Foundation lecture series. Landi is also a regular presenter at many libraries in the Wisconsin.
For more information about this and other opportunities offered by the Racine Public Library, visit the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info, subscribe to the library's blog at rplinfo@blogspot.com, or call 262.636.9217.
The programs are free and open to the public. Registration is recommended and may be made by contacting the Adult Services Dept. of the library at 262.636.9217.
The following topics will be presented:
Frank Lloyd Wright: Artist/Poet/Philosopher - Thursday, Feb. 11 - 6:30 pm
This program features 15 of Mr. Wright's most famous buildings. Mr. Wright's architectural philosophy as it relates to the design of each building will be discussed.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Unfamiliar Places - Thursday, Feb. 25 - 6:30pm
This program explores 13 of Mr. Wright's famous and some not so famous buildings. This compliments the program of Feb. 11.
The Architecture of Louis Sullivan - Thursday, Mar. 11 - 6:30 pm
This program explores the architecture of "Poet Architect" Louis Sullivan, one of Chicago's most famous architects and mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright.
Architectural historian Frank Landi has built an extensive photographic collection of buildings designed by famous architects. Having taught science and mathematics for 35 years, Landi has developed unique programs relating geometry to architecture. He has presented his programs to national, local, and state conferences, and has been a guest speaker at the Chicago Architecture Foundation lecture series. Landi is also a regular presenter at many libraries in the Wisconsin.
For more information about this and other opportunities offered by the Racine Public Library, visit the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info, subscribe to the library's blog at rplinfo@blogspot.com, or call 262.636.9217.
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