THE BAUHAUS (GERMANY) 1919 - 1930s

V.Ryan 2000 - 2010

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THE BAUHAUS (GERMANY) 1919 - 1930s

V.Ryan 2010 World Association of Technology Teachers

In 1919 a new Art, Design and Architecture School was formed, called the Bauhaus. Even today its name is
synonymous with quality design. The School moved to the distinctive Bauhaus building in 1926 (Dessau,
Germany) where it influenced the design of everyday products, developing into an international art
movement.
1. Who is regarded as the founder of the Bauhaus?
2. In what year was the Bauhaus formed?
3. In what year did the Bauhaus move to its distinctive building in Dessau?

4. How did the Bauhaus change the approach of designers to product design, compared to previous
design movements such as Art Nouveau ? The key phrases below may help you answer this question.

COMBINATION OF SIMPLICITY, FUNCTION AND AESTHETICS

BREAKING DOWN THE BOUNDARIES OF DESIGN
MOVING AWAY FROM TRADITIONAL SKILLS
NEW MATERIALS APPLIED TO PRODUCTS
NEW MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
MANUFACTURE ON INDUSTRIAL SCALE