Bauhaus

Beskrivelse

Discover the revolutionary impact of Germany's Bauhaus school of art and design, which transformed modern aesthetics in just 14 years between the World Wars. This influential movement blended fine art, craftsmanship, and technology across diverse media and disciplines.

A comprehensive look at Bauhaus' innovative fusion of creativity and function.

During a brief but powerful 14-year span, the Bauhaus school reshaped modernity with its visionary approach. Rooted in utopian ideals, the school united fine art, craftsmanship, and technology, applying these principles across everything from film and theater to sculpture and ceramics.

This acclaimed reference book was created in partnership with the Bauhaus-Archiv/Museum für Gestaltung in Berlin, home to the largest Bauhaus collection worldwide. Featuring around 575 images-including architectural plans, sketches, photographs, studies, and models-it captures not only completed projects but also the core principles and key figures of this creative community as it moved through Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin.

The collection offers a vivid glimpse into the Bauhaus vision, showcasing everything from candid group gymnastics photos and Paul Klee–inspired drawings to detailed architectural blueprints and Marianne Brandt’s sleek ashtray design. These images highlight the colors, materials, and geometric forms that defined the idea of a "total" work of art.

This volume serves as a definitive portrayal of Bauhaus' dynamic energy and discipline, illustrating its role as a pioneering force in Modernism and a model for art education. It celebrates the blend of artistic freedom and innovative thinking that produced creations both functional and beautiful.

The compact edition spotlights renowned artists such as Josef Albers, Marianne Brandt, Walter Gropius, Gertrud Grunow, Paul Klee, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, and many others.

Yderligere information