A SYSTEM OF ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT: According with a Philosophy of Man's Powers
Eakin Press, 1967. First Edition. Paperback. FIRST EDITION. 'Together with Drawings for The Farmers' and Merchants' Union Bank of Columbus, Wisconsin' (title cont'd.). Sewn binding in brick red printed wraps, with matching dust jacket. Corners just a bit bumped, owner's name to FFEP, clean and sound otherwise; DJ tips worn, spine sunned. 'The final, definitive statement of philosophy and faith by one of America's greatest architects and prophets, Louis H. Sullivan (1856-1924). Using drawings of ornament he evolves from the principle of the seed germ of botany, Sullivan as-serts, in opposition to mechanistic views of modern life, that abstract design finds its origin and significance in the organic structure of nature and the natural, and that modern art and architecture can and must be used to create a civilization 'worthy of man's powers.' This is a book not only for persons interested in art and architecture, but for anyone concerned with American civilization and the forces that now work towards the fulfillment or debasement of its ideals. Included as an addition in this volume are drawings by Sullivan for The Farmers' and Merchants' Union Bank of Columbus, Wisconsin (1919), the last of the series of small-town Midwestern banks, now recognized to be masterpieces, which he de-signed, and a Note on the importance of Sullivan today by Ada Louise Huxtable.' (From the DJ flap). VERY GOOD / Good. Item #514318
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