Architecture, Art and Design - 100 Years of the Bauhaus

The Bauhaus, a groundbreaking school of architecture, art, and design, emerged in Weimar, Germany, in 1919. Founded by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus aimed to redefine the relationship between art and industry. Its radical approach emphasized functionality, minimalism, and a fusion of fine arts and crafts. The Bauhaus's innovative curriculum, which included workshops in metalworking, weaving, carpentry, and painting, challenged traditional notions of artistic production. Its faculty, which included luminaries like Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, played a pivotal role in shaping the artistic landscape of the 20th century. Despite its closure in 1933 due to political pressure, the Bauhaus's legacy continues to influence architecture, art, and design worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and aesthetic landscape of modernity.