Philip Johnson quotes
Philip Johnson was an influential American architect and critic, best known for his role in defining modern and postmodern architecture. His most celebrated works include the Glass House and the AT&T Building. He played a pivotal role in shaping architectural trends of the 20th century. Here are 54 of his quotes:
The painters have every advantage over us today...Besides being able to tear up their failures-we never can seem to grow ivy fast enough-their materials cost them nothing. They have no committees of laymen telling them what to do. They have no deadlines, no budgets. We are all sickeningly familiar with the final cuts to our plans at the last moment. Why not take out the landscaping, the retaining walls, the colonnades? The building would be just as useful and much cheaper. True, an architect leads a hard life-for an artist.
Philip Johnson
Philip Johnson
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Occupation: American Architect
Born: July 8, 1906
Died: January 25, 2005
Quotes count: 54
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