The Bauhaus

The Bauhaus was an influential art and design school founded in Germany in 1919 by Walter Gropius. It aimed to unify art, craft, and technology, promoting collaboration among various disciplines. The Bauhaus emphasized functional design, minimalism, and the use of modern materials, significantly impacting architecture, graphic design, and furniture design. Its ideas encouraged a balance between aesthetics and practicality, shaping modern design principles. The school's innovative spirit and focus on simplicity and utility can still be seen in today’s design practices, making it a pivotal movement in the history of art and design.