Louis Sullivan Quotes

A collection of quotes by Louis Sullivan.

Louis Sullivan (1856-1924) was a prominent American architect and pioneer of early skyscraper design. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sullivan is considered the "father of modernism" in American architecture. He championed the idea of "form follows function," emphasizing the importance of functional design in buildings. Sullivan's notable works include the Wainwright Building in St. Louis and the Guaranty Building in Buffalo. His architectural philosophy greatly influenced the development of modern architecture in the United States.

An art of expression should begin with childhood, and the lu

An art of expression should begin with childhood, and the lucid use of one's mother tongue should be typical of that art. The sense of reality should be strengthened from the beginning, yet by no means at the cost of those lofty illusions we call patriotism, veneration, love.

Louis Sullivan

Art Love Patriotism

Form follows function.

Form follows function.

Louis Sullivan

Architecture

But the building's identity resided in the ornament.

But the building's identity resided in the ornament.

Louis Sullivan

Architecture