The influence of Japanese architecture on the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright

Japanese architecture played a significant role in the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, demonstrated through this text and graphics. This study is a comparative analysis of Wright's architecture and the manner in which he was influenced by the architecture of Japan. Early influences were the basis for Wright's interest in the architecture of Japan and had a progressive influence on his work.;This is a descriptive analysis of Japanese influences in Wright's youth and early adult life, which contributed significantly to his architectural style. This thesis explores the impact of Wright's travel in Japan on the spiritual evolution of his organic style by comparing Prairie style houses to various structural elements in Japanese architecture.