Philip Cortelyou Johnson (July 8, 1906 – January 25, 2005) was an American architect best known for his works of modern and postmodern architecture. Among his best-known designs are his modernist Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut; the postmodern 550 Madison Avenue in New York, designed for AT&T; 190 South La Salle Street in Chicago; the Sculpture Garden of the Museum of Modern Art; and the Pre-Columbian Pavilion at Dumbarton Oaks. In his obituary in 2005, the "New York Times" wrote that his works "were widely considered among the architectural masterpieces of the 20th century."In 1930, Johnson became the first director of the architecture department of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. There he arranged for visits by Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier and negotiated the first American commission for Mies van der Rohe, when he fled Nazi Germany. In 1932, he organized the first exhibition on modern architecture at the Museum of Modern Art.
In 1934 Johnson resigned his position at the museum, and began a career in far-right and fascist politics and journalism. He allied with American populist and anti-Semitic figures such as Charles Coughlin and the American fascist economist Lawrence Dennis, and reported favourably about the Nazis as a correspondent in Germany for Father Coughlin's newspaper Social Justice. In 1941, as the war approached, Johnson abruptly quit Coughlin's newspaper and journalism. He was investigated by the FBI, and was eventually cleared for military service. Years later he would refer to these activities as "the stupidest thing I ever did ... [which] I never can atone for".
1978, he was awarded an American Institute of Architects Gold Medal and in 1979 the first Pritzker Architecture Prize. Today his skyscrapers are prominent features in the skylines of New York, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Madrid, and other cities.
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Some of their strengths
Philip Johnson has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Compassionate, Generous, Intuitive, Imaginative, Creative, Loyal, and Idealistic.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Philip Johnson is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Philip Johnson well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Philip Johnson as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Philip Johnson is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Philip Johnson tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Philip Johnson's challenges
While Philip Johnson has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Philip Johnson can be Emotional, Rebellious, Standoffish, Emotionally Distant, Complicated, Brusque, and Indecisive.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Philip Johnson's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Philip Johnson must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Philip Johnson is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Philip Johnson also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
