quotes about art, architecture and other important things

a collection of quotes that I gathered over the years through my reading.  I don't necessarily agree with all of the ideas and opinions expressed herein but those that either provoked thought or tickled were included.

June 2014 - studio of Glenn Williams Architect NCARB

the man of many masks and a recluse

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“Had I been taller, all my buildings probably would have been proportionally taller.”  – – Frank Lloyd Wright [1867-1959] American architect

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

“Raise high the roof beams carpenters.  Like Ares comes the bridegroom, taller far than a tall man.” – – Irving Sappho in “Raise High the Roof Beam Carpenters”, by J. D. Salinger [1919-2010] American writer

Jerome David Salinger with his daughter Margaret

Jerome David Salinger with his daughter Margaret