Bauhaus

An investigation of the irrational and the unconventional currents swirling behind the Bauhaus's signature sleek surfaces and austere structures.

Looking at the status and meaning of Bauhaus objects in relation to the school's history, this book features contributions from some of the most brilliant scholars writing in the field. It offers a fresh treatment of the Bauhaus school and re-examines the history of the Bauhaus and its continuing legacy.

The definitive guide to the Bauhaus, one of the twentieth century's most influential schools of art and design

Placing a rare emphasis on the international reach and reception of the Bauhaus, this book assesses the impact of the Bauhaus school from a global perspective.

An accessible history of the Bauhaus, tracing the ideas behind its conception and its highly influential teaching methods.

Tells the fascinating story of the journey taken by the Bauhaus - both the concept behind the school and some of the individuals who represented it - from Germany to Britain and the USA.

An exploration of the Bauhaus school and its legacy in the context of the modernist period, including its wider influence on art, design, and education.

After Gropius' agonized decision to leave Nazi Germany in 1933, she explores his life in exile by tracing how a disorientating period in London evolved into a peaceful marriage with Ise Gropius and his late starring role in twentieth-century architecture in America.

Analyzes the accomplishments and dispels the myths of the Bauhaus. This book investigates its professors' and students' interactions with mass culture; establishes the complexity of its relationship with Wilhelmine, Nazi, and postwar German politics. It provides insights on the Bauhaus from a historical perspective.

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