Quote by Frank Lloyd Wright

Every great architect is - necessarily - a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.

Every great architect is - necessarily - a great poet. He mu

Summary

This quote emphasizes the parallel between architecture and poetry, arguing that a great architect embodies the qualities of a great poet. The architect's role is not merely to design structures, but also to perceive and interpret the essence of their era and create innovative solutions in response to it. They must possess the creativity to transcend conventional boundaries and effectively capture the spirit of their time, just like a poet does through words. It underscores the importance of originality, interpretation, and the ability to encapsulate the zeitgeist within architectural creations.

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By Frank Lloyd Wright

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