Bauhaus in Weimar - Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau
Weimar, Germany
19.06.2018
The school attracted some of the most talented artists and designers of the time, such as Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, and Josef Albers, who sought to break away from traditional, ornate styles and embrace a more functional and modern approach. The Bauhaus style is characterized by its use of simple geometric shapes, clean lines, and industrial materials, which challenged the traditional notions of art and design.
The Bauhaus movement had a profound impact on the world of art, design, and architecture, influencing everything from furniture and typography to urban planning and graphic design. Its principles of simplicity, functionality, and mass production continue to shape modern design and have left a lasting legacy on the world of art and architecture.
In Weimar, the original home of the Bauhaus, visitors can explore the historic building that housed the school from 1919 to 1925. The Bauhaus Museum showcases the school's history and legacy through a collection of artwork, furniture, and other objects created by its students and teachers. The museum also offers guided tours and workshops, providing a deeper understanding of the Bauhaus philosophy and its impact on the world of design.
Today, the Bauhaus movement is celebrated worldwide, and its influence can be seen in countless buildings, products, and designs. The Bauhaus in Weimar remains a popular destination for art enthusiasts, design lovers, and anyone interested in the history of modern art and design. Its enduring legacy continues to inspire and shape the world of design, making it a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Weimar, Germany.p>Between 1919 and 1933 the Bauhaus movement revolutionized architectural and aesthetic thinking and practice in the 20th century. The Bauhaus buildings in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau are fundamental representatives of Classical Modernism, directed towards a radical renewal of architecture and design. This property, which was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996, originally comprised buildings located in Weimar (Former Art School, the Applied Art School and the Haus Am Horn) and Dessau (Bauhaus Building, the group of seven Masters' Houses). The 2017 extension includes the Houses with Balcony Access in Dessau and the ADGB Trade Union School in Bernau as important contributions to the Bauhaus ideas of austere design, functionalism and social reform.
Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau is a World Heritage Site in Germany, comprising six separate sites which are associated with the Bauhaus art school. It was designated in 1996 with four initial sites, and in 2017 two further sites were added.The Bauhaus was only in operation from 1919 until 1933 and it educated no more than 1,250 students, of whom only 155 actually graduated with a Bauhaus Diploma. Nevertheless, the school revolutionized 20th century architectural and aesthetic thinking and practice."[The] buildings designed by the masters of the Bauhaus are fundamental representatives of Classical Modernism... For this reason, they are important monuments not only for art and culture, but also for the historic ideas of the 20th century." – Application for the extension of the UNESCO World Heritage Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar and Dessau, German delegation to UNESCO, December 2015.
