The Case of Marion Mahony Griffin and The Gendered Nature of Discourse in Architectural History.

The article explores the life and architectural career of American architect Marion Mahony Griffin. Griffin was born in Chicago, Illinois. She worked with Frank Lloyd Wright from 1895-1909. Many architectural historians claim that some of Griffin's architectural works in the U.S. are the best ever p...

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Publicado en:	Women's Studies Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 87 - 124
Autor principal:	BIRMINGHAM, ELIZABETH
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar2006
Materias:	Griffin, Marion Mahony, 1871-1961 Women architects Architectural history Architectural historians Magic of America, The (Book) United States
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Sumario:	The article explores the life and architectural career of American architect Marion Mahony Griffin. Griffin was born in Chicago, Illinois. She worked with Frank Lloyd Wright from 1895-1909. Many architectural historians claim that some of Griffin's architectural works in the U.S. are the best ever produced. Griffin wrote the autobiography "The Magic of America" which details her life and work together with her husband.