Curated OER
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Inaugurates Walt Disney Concert Hall
Students research the creation of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Walt Disney Concert Hall. They work in groups to identify architectural and acoustical elements, examine other structures designed by Frank Gehry and create a plan for...
Other
Link Tv: A Constructive Madness
This fascinating award winning documentary explores the decade long development of a project by architect Frank Gehry to design a home that was later abandoned, and eventually became the ideas that were used in creating the Guggenheim...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: The Stuff of Life: u.s. Design 1975 2000
PBS profiles the exhibit at the Denver Art Museum about how design is relevant in our society. There are interviews, images, and video--enough for developing your own lesson plan.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Frank Gehry
A detailed biographical sketch of award-wininig architect Frank Gehry's life along with information on some of his most admired and influential works.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Frank O. Gehry
Biography on Frank Gehry, a renowned architect and designer. Some of his famous works include the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
Other
Arts Connected: Frank Gehry
Website focused on Weisman Art Museum designed by Frank Gehry. Studies the art of the building itself as well as providing discussion questions, activities and a biography of Frank Gehry.
Other
Frank Gehry: Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate 1989
Frank Gehry won this prestigious award in 1989. Included here is his biography and acceptance speech. The photo gallery shows several of his works.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Frank Gehry
This page has a brief bibliography of the Canadian architect Frank Gehry.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Portrait of the Art World: Frank O. Gehry
Brief essay about the characteristic qualities of Gehry's work.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Frank Gehry
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Frank Gehry.