bauhaus

a groundbreaking school of art, design, & architecture founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany. Its aim was to unify art, craft, & technology, breaking down the traditional distinctions between fine & applied arts. Influenced by the modernist principles emerging across Europe, Bauhaus emphasized functionalism, simplicity, & the concept of “form follows function”. The curriculum was structured to foster collaboration across disciplines, integrating artistic vision with industrial design & craftsmanship. Its pedagogical approach was revolutionary. Students began with foundational courses in color theory, material studies, & form before moving on to specialized workshops led by prominent artists & designers such as Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky & Josef Albers.

These workshops covered areas like metalworking, weaving, & carpentry, empowering students to approach design holistically & with a focus on both practicality & aesthetic beauty. After political pressure forced the school’s closure in 1933 under the Nazi regime, many Bauhaus artists & architects emigrated, spreading its principles internationally, especially to the United States.

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