Philip Johnson & Texas / Frank D. Welch ; photographs by Paul Hester ; foreword by Philip Johnson ; drawings by Brian Fitzsimmons and Landry Ray.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Welch, Frank D., 1927-2017.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Johnson, Philip, 1906-2005--Criticism and interpretation.

Johnson, Philip.

Johnson, Philip, 1906-2005.

Architecture--United States--Texas.

Architecture.

Architecture--United States--History--20th century.

Criticism and interpretation.

United States.

History.

Texas.

Physical Description:

xviii, 298 pages : illustrations, plans ; 28 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Philip Johnson and Texas

Place of Publication:

Austin : University of Texas Press, 2000.

Summary:

This history of Johnson's work in Texas reveals how the architect's bold, outspoken personality attracted Texas clients and how their referrals shaped his career. It also demonstrates how Johnson's advocacy of architecture-as-art has affected the cultural climate of Texas cities. Perhaps most of all, it records Johnson's ongoing love affair with the state that made him its favorite "out-of-town" architect. As he recently quipped during a slow time in his New York office, "I should have moved there; it's the only place I have any work!"

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-288) and index.

ISBN:

0292791348

OCLC:

42692183