Bauhaus
A 20th-century design movement emphasizing functionality, minimalism, and geometric abstraction, often using primary colors and simple shapes.
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Origin
Germany
Historical Period
1919–1933
Cultural Significance
The Bauhaus movement revolutionized design by combining art, craft, and technology, emphasizing functionality and simplicity, influencing modern architecture, furniture, and graphic design.
Historical Timeline
1919
Walter Gropius founds Bauhaus in Weimar
1925
School moves to Dessau, modernist focus
1933
Closure by Nazi regime
Techniques
Use of primary colors and geometric shapes
Minimalist and functional design
Clean lines and asymmetry
Integration of industrial materials like steel and glass
Cultural Context
The Bauhaus movement revolutionized design by combining art, craft, and technology, emphasizing functionality and simplicity, influencing modern architecture, furniture, and graphic design.
Did You Know?
The Bauhaus school, founded by Walter Gropius in 1919, aimed to unite art, craft, and technology, influencing modern architecture and design worldwide.