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Why the Bauhaus lives on as the most influential school of art and design
What it was and how its principles are seen in today’s era
There are very few movements in history that carry the distinctive ethos of progressiveness the Bauhaus holds in the artistic realm. Massively ahead of its time, this school of thought tackled existing converging relationships between art, society, and technology to pave impressive waves of innovation. Its teachings defined a new bar of excellence and can be exhibited in iconic digital and physical spaces today.
More than a century since its inception, it’s still considered the most influential school of our time despite the fourteen years of its existence. It calls to ask — why did Bauhaus teachings hold so much importance, stir so much change, and how do we see its influence in today’s world?
What was the Bauhaus?
Founded in 1919, the Bauhaus was established by German architect Walter Gropius in an attempt to replace traditional teaching methods in art with a more communal approach. Instead of going to school for a specific focus, Bauhaus students indulged in…
