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relaxingyesterday at 6:17 PM1 replyview on HN

> No, I was speaking about the exterior.

But windows are exterior? The idea that massing of interior influences the form of the exterior is part of Wright's philosophy. I don't believe you know what you speak of.

> The blending in of the surroundings, and hiding of things like the entrance are the hallmark of post-war architectural trends. Not that I'm claiming Lloyd suffered from the same PTSD that returning American veterans did, but his building follows some of the same patterns.

First I've heard the sensitivity to natural surroundings was because of war. Wright lived through the Spanish-American war and the Great War, but completed Fallingwater before WW2 (which is what we generally mean by "postwar.")

> For example, here: where's the door? http://www.wright-house.com/frank-lloyd-wright/fallingwater-...

You can look up plans online if you're really curious, but since you asked it's right there, in the shadow. Maybe stop basing architectural opinions on underexposed photos. Or is it because you want a grand entrance that announces the owner's ostentatiousness?

> I don't understand this comment. Why would I care what Ayn Rand thinks or thought?

You're espousing some conservative viewpoints, so I figured you'd be interested in others.

> Western artists have forgotten what art is and what the purpose of it is

Bizarre opinion. Artists philosophizing on the definition of art and its purpose is the defining feature of modern art. You're just mad they concluded it extends beyond Renoir's florid, gauzy depictions of girls.


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ericmayyesterday at 6:38 PM

> I don't believe you know what you speak of.

Ok, then I guess we don't need to discuss anything further :)