Bauhaus: Radical Design School
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Who founded the Bauhaus?

  • Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
  • Le Corbusier
  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Walter Gropius (correct)
  • Where was the Bauhaus located when it first opened?

  • Rome, Italy
  • Weimar, Germany (correct)
  • Paris, France
  • London, England
  • What did the Bauhaus philosophy revolve around?

  • Traditional art techniques
  • Realistic art portrayals
  • Religious art symbolism
  • An art utopia (correct)
  • What were the main principles of the Bauhaus?

    <p>No border between artist and craftsman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Form follows function' is associated with which of the following principles of the Bauhaus?

    <p>'Form follows function'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walter Gropius aim to create through the Bauhaus philosophy?

    <p>A new environment and release creative spontaneity in everybody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Bauhaus first open its doors?

    <p>1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the famous Barcelona chair in 1929?

    <p>Ludwig Mies van der Rohe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of art did women of the Bauhaus initially focus on?

    <p>Weaving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of the American Bauhaus?

    <p>Laszlo Moholy-Nagy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architect redefined the concepts for modern skyscrapers?

    <p>Ludwig Mies van der Rohe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the core principles of the Bauhaus movement?

    <p>Emphasis on technology, smart use of resources, simplicity, and effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the IBM Plaza in Chicago?

    <p>Ludwig Mies van der Rohe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the New Bauhaus aim to cultivate and industrialize?

    <p>Art, science, and technology together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is The Chicago Bauhaus now located?

    <p>At the Illinois Institute of Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Founders and Key Figures

    • The Bauhaus was founded by Walter Gropius.
    • The founder of the American Bauhaus was László Moholy-Nagy.

    Location and Timeline

    • The Bauhaus first opened its doors in 1919.
    • The Bauhaus was initially located in Weimar, Germany.

    Philosophy and Principles

    • The Bauhaus philosophy revolved around the unity of art and technology.
    • The main principles of the Bauhaus included 'Form follows function'.
    • The core principles of the Bauhaus movement were functionalism, simplicity, and clarity.

    Design and Architecture

    • The famous Barcelona chair was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929.
    • Ludwig Mies van der Rohe redefined the concepts for modern skyscrapers.
    • Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the IBM Plaza in Chicago.

    Women in the Bauhaus

    • Women of the Bauhaus initially focused on weaving and textile design.

    The New Bauhaus

    • The New Bauhaus aimed to cultivate and industrialize design.

    The Chicago Bauhaus

    • The Chicago Bauhaus is now located at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

    Note: Some questions did not have sufficient information to provide a clear answer, and therefore, were omitted from the study notes.

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    Learn about the radical new design school Bauhaus, which opened in 1919 in Weimar, Germany. Founded by Walter Gropius, it was open to all persons, regardless of age or sex, which was a revolutionary concept at the time.

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