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Louis Sullivan

Louis Sullivan was an American architect known as the father of skyscrapers. His visual style, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is characterized by intricate ornamentation and the use of organic forms. Sullivan's style became famous for its integration of art and architecture, emphasizing the functional and aesthetic aspects of buildings. His designs epitomized the Chicago School of Architecture and laid the foundation for modern American architecture.