Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful

published Apr 21, 2008

The Nevada Museum of Art presents Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful, an exhibition showcasing Wright's skill in creating harmony between architectural structure and interior design while fulfilling the needs of a modern lifestyle.

During his remarkable 70-year career, Frank Lloyd Wright was committed to the development of a truly American style of architecture and to the creation of furnishings and accessories that enhanced the surroundings in his revolutionary spaces.

Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful presents more than 100 original objects including furniture, metal work, textiles, drawings, publications and accessories from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and other collections.

This is the first exhibition dedicated to Wright's decorative and graphic designs since the 1970s.

Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful will be on exhibit at the NMA from April 19 through July 20, 2008.

The phrase "house beautiful" was coined in the early 20th century to refer to a principle of architectural and social reform which proposed that quality of life could be improved by designing one's material environment.

Frank Lloyd Wright's fascination with this ideal was apparent early in his career when he designed the book titled The House Beautiful, and it remained central to his architectural philosophy throughout his career.