Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom: The Nature of Abstract Art

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Jun 30, 2020

Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired by the lines and patterns found throughout the Sonoran Desert. For this Virtual Classroom activity, you will observe the nature all around you and use it to create your own abstract art piece.

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THE NATURE OF ABSTRACT ART

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