bauhaus

Bauhaus, was a school in Germany that combined crafts and the fine arts, and was famous for the approach to design that it publicized and taught. The Bauhaus school was founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar. In spite of its name, and the fact that its founder was an architect, the Bauhaus did not have an architecture department during the first years of its existence. Nonetheless it was founded with the idea of creating a 'total' work of art in which all arts, including architecture would eventually be brought together. The Bauhaus style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture and modern design. The Bauhaus had a profound influence upon subsequent developments in art, architecture, graphic design, interior design, industrial design, and typography.

Being at university and studying design and visual culture, a lot of emphasis has been put on the Bauhaus movement and all the legendary and influential designers that have come out of the school. The museum. Set in the original building pays tribute to the designers and the movement that has, and still continues to be inspiration for creative today. Defiantly worth a visit to learn more about the art, designers and people involved in creating the school as well as the political and historical backlash to such a creative institute in the world war. Very informative, with original designs and their inspirations.