Lesson Plans

Create a Wright-inspired viewfinder to explore how nature and geometry are related.

Learn about the “total work of art” design philosophy and compare it to Wright’s concept of “organic architecture”. Design an interior room as one cohesive work of art.

Design a tree-house inspired by Wright’s concept of Organic Architecture.

Discover how colors and patterns are repeated throughout Wright’s interior spaces. Then, apply those colors and patterns to an original weaving.

Reflect upon Wright’s work by sketching elements of the Robie House, then transforming those sketches into concrete poems.

Investigate buildings Wright designed to uncover the unique geometry that was at the heart of his design legacy.

Explore Wright’s Pathway of Discovery at the Frederick C. Robie House and interpret your experience through sculpture.

Investigate the Robie House and respond to Wright’s vision by designing unique garments inspired by his iconic architecture.

Design by Hana Chang, SAIC Student

Research the historical context of Wright’s designs before creating a timeline.

Write a nature-inspired poem and use it as inspiration for an original art glass design.

Model yoga poses to represent shapes, much like the geometric drawings of nature created by Frank Lloyd Wright.