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Prairie School was a late 19th and early 20th century architectural style, most common to the Midwestern United States. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Frank Lloyd Wright originated the Prairie Style (open plans, horizontality, natural materials) which was part of the American Arts and Crafts movement (hand craftsmanship, simplicity, function) an alternative to the then dominant Classical Revival Style (Greek forms with occasional Roman influences). ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... The Midwest is a common name for a region of the United States of America. ...

The style is marked by horizontal lines, flat roofs with broad overhanging eaves, solid construction, craftsmanship, and discipline in the use of ornament, in contrast to previous 19th century design. Horizontal lines were thought to evoke and relate to the native prairie landscape. It is most associated with residences around Chicago built by a generation of architects trained, employed or influenced by Louis Sullivan, but does not include Sullivan himself. These names include: Prairie refers to an area of land in North America of low topographic relief that principally supports grasses and herbs, with few trees, and is generally of a mesic (moderate or temperate) climate. ... Louis Sullivan Louis Henry (Henri) Sullivan (September 3, 1856–April 14, 1924) was an American architect, called the father of modernism. He is considered by many as the creator of the modern skyscraper, was an influential architect and critic of the Chicago School, and was a mentor to Frank Lloyd...

• Frank Lloyd Wright
• Walter Burley Griffin
• Marion Mahony Griffin
• William Gray Purcell
• George Grant Elmslie
• William Labarthe Steele

The Robie House, in Chicago, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a famous prairie style house. Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was one of the most prominent and influential architects of the first half of the 20th century. ... Griffins plan for Canberra Walter Burley Griffin (November 24, 1876 - February 11, 1937), American architect, gained fame for his role in designing Canberra, Australias capital city. ... Artists Studio (Section). ... William Gray Purcell (July 2, 1880 - 1965) was a Prairie School architect in the Midwestern United States. ... George Grant Elmsie (February 20, 1871 - April 23, 1952) was a Prairie School architect in the Midwestern United States. ... William LaBarthe Steele (1875-1949) was an important architect of the Prairie School during the early twentieth century. ...

References

• Frank Lloyd Wright & the Prairie School in Wisconsin : An Architectural Touring Guide by Kristin Visser. Trails Media Group; 2nd Rev edition (June, 1998). ISBN 1879483513.

External links

• Minneapolis Institute of Arts - Prairie School collection
• Prairie Styles--An Online Museum of Prairie Style Architecture