Weingarden (art history, Florida State U.), who has published extensively on Sullivan, has written a lengthy study that situates his architectural theory and practice in philosophical ideas of
the time. The influence of Walt Whitman and John Ruskin on Sullivan's early development is described at length in the context of aesthetic theory popular at the time. The remainder of the work
examines individual works of architecture with close attention to both the writings and the designs of the architect, and frequent reference to the Chicago School of architecture. The volume is
richly illustrated with b&w and some color plates, all of the best quality. With its thoughtful discussion of architectural thought, the detailed analysis of Sullivan's buildings and their
reception, and the wealth of information about Chicago city planning and construction, this will be a valuable resource for historians of architecture and design. Annotation 穢2009 Book News,
Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
