Bauhaus : a conceptual model

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One of Walter Gropius' guiding principles in founding the Bauhaus was that "design is neither an intellectual nor a material affair, but simply an integral part of the stuff of life, necessary for everyone in a civilized society." As a result of this ethos, Bauhaus artists and designers experimented freely with everything from painting to furniture, producing countless masterpieces in many genres. This comprehensive volume takes stock of the Bauhaus' output by highlighting 68 projects, with a particular focus on neglected aspects of the school's legacy. A different author is assigned to respond to each work, creating an inventory of celebrated and lesser-known works that helps the reader to tangibly cohere the Bauhaus' daunting achievements. Marking the ninetieth anniversary of the school's founding, this comprehensive volume, with nearly 400 color illustrations, is made possible through the collaborative efforts of three institutions: the Bauhaus-Archiv Museum of Design in Berlin, Dessau's Stiftung Bauhaus and the Bauhaus-Museum Weimar (Klassik Stiftung). Also featured are essays by the Director of the Bauhaus-Museum in Weimar, Michael Siebenbrodt, and the artist and writer, Jeff Wall. … full description

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Bauhaus-Archiv, Museum für Gestaltung, Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau, Klassik-Stiftung Weimar, Museum of Modern Art (New York, New York), Martin-Gropius-Bau (Berlín, Německo)

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Books

Document range:

373 s. :

Published:

Ostfildern : Hatje Cantz, 2009

Subjects:

Bauhaus > um

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"Occasion: ninetieth anniversary of the Bauhaus; sponsor: Kulturstiftung des Bundes"--Tit. s.
"This book is published in conjunction with an exhibition Bauhaus: a Conceptual Model organized by the three German Bauhaus institutions Bauhaus-Archiv Berlin, Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau, und Klassik Stiftung Weimar in cooperation with The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin July 22-October 4, 2009"--Tiráž

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373 s. : il. (převážně barev.), plány

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ISBN:

978-3-7757-2415-9