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Study for Among the Clouds

Study for Among the Clouds
Bryan Larsen

This skyscraper is monumental, exceeding everything else by the majority of its height. It penetrates through the clouds and rises toward the stars, suggesting that Man's elevation is limited only by the extent of his initiative and exertion. This painting is a worthwhile vision of a future of ever-expanding human freedom and opportunity, and provi... (See the whole comment)

(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/05/2004, 5:55pm)

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Monday, April 26, 2004 - 9:48pm

This painting doesn't seem to be original. "Mile High Skyscraper, "The Illinois", 1956 (not built)" by Frank Lloyd Wright is an extremely similar but IMO far superior picture. Check out http://www.delmars.com/wright/flw7a.htm. The resemblance is undeniable.

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:54am

On that same website as the link for "The Illinois", is a page with a series of 17 Wright buildings that The American Institute of Architects designated as examples of his architectural contribution to American culture. The various pictures and descriptions are all very interesting.
(Edited by Jeff Landauer on 4/27, 12:57am)