"...after a good start, not only do I fully intend to be the greatest architect who ever lived, but I fully intend to to be the greatest architect who ever lived. Yes, I intend to be the greatest architect who ever lived." - Frank Lloyd Wright 1867-1959It seems that from the beginning, Frank Lloyd Wright was destined, by fate or determination, to be one of the most famous architects of the 20th century. Not only did Wright possess genius skills in spatial cognition, but his approach to architecture through geometric manipulation demonstrates an aspect of his creativity. A lifelong businessman, Wright seemed to know how to please his clients and continued to produce some of the most innovative and ridiculed buildings of the turn of the century. When the United States seemed stuck in the Victorian style, Frank Lloyd Wright rose to the challenge of creating "American architecture" that would reflect the lives of the rapidly growing population of the Midwestern United States. Howard Gardner in his book "Creating Minds" makes no mention of Frank Lloyd Wright, an innovator who radically influenced 20th century architecture around the world. CHILDHOODBorn in 1867 in Wisconsin, Frank Lincoln Wright grew up in the comfort and influence of Welsh heritage. The Lloyd-Jones clan, on his mother's side of the family, would have a great influence on Frank throughout his life. Unified in faith, the extended family lived in close proximity to one another, allowing for a strong support system for those born or married into the clan. The major themes of the Lloyd-Jones clan included education, religion and nature. Wright's family spent many evenings listening to William Lincoln...... middle of paper ......FERENCES Boulton, Alexander O. Frank Lloyd Wright: Architect: An Illustrated Biography, Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 1993. Color images and text following Wright's personal and professional life. Gill, Brendan, Many Masks: A Life of Frank Lloyd Wright, GP Putnam's Sons, New York, 1987. Text biography focusing on Wright's hidden motivations and true personality. Heinz, Thomas A., Frank Lloyd Wright: Architectural Monographs No. 18, St. Martin's Press, New York, 1992. Color photographs of the interior/exterior of restored Wright homes. Lind, Carla, The Wright Style, Simon & Schuster, New York, 1992. Photographs of Wright's works, with text discussing his productions and architectural approaches. Secrest, Meryle, Frank Lloyd Wright: A Biography, Alfred A. Knopf, Inc . New York, 1992. Textual biography of Wright's work and life.