The Bauhaus was an influential school of art, design and architecture founded in Germany in 1919 by Walter Gropius. This movement revolutionised the aesthetics of the 20th century and had a decisive influence on modern design.
Bauhaus stands for a synthesis of art, craftsmanship and technology. The school promoted a functional, simple aesthetic that is reflected in architecture, furniture design, painting and other art forms.
The Bauhaus had a significant influence on modern architecture and design. Its approach, which combined form and function, led to a new design philosophy that was adopted worldwide.
The Bauhaus produced a number of important artists and designers, including Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky and Marcel Breuer. These artists and their colleagues developed groundbreaking works that expressed the ideas of the Bauhaus in various media. Their work was characterised by a rejection of superfluous decoration and a move towards clear lines and functional forms.
Bauhaus architecture and furniture design were particularly influential. Bauhaus buildings and furniture are characterised by their simplicity, their use of industrial materials and their efficiency.
The Bauhaus legacy lives on in modern architecture and design and is a fundamental part of design education worldwide.