Articles related to "Walter Gropius"



I. The Bauhaus School, Weimar, 1919
Probably the most influential design and architectural movement since the Renaissance, the Bauhaus School has impacted virtually every area of functional living in the 20th century. A chronological history beginning with its founding in Weimar 80 years ago.
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II. The Bauhaus School - Design and Architecture
As we continue to celebrate its founding in Weimar in 1919, the Bauhaus School has left its impact on nearly every aspect of 20th century life, from our houses to our manufacturing processes.
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Palladio The Rules of Harmony – Book Review
The life and work of Andrea Palladio is brought to life by high quality reproductions accompanied by scholarly, but easy to understand, descriptions by Manfred Wundram.
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Gustav and Alma Mahler
In 1901 Gustav Mahler met the beautiful and very sensual Alma Schindler and found in her the woman who would be his inspiration and motivation.
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The Palace of Soviets
A critical mark in 20th-century architecture, the Palace of Soviets Competition in Moscow rejects designs from Le Corbusier, Auguste Perret, Walter Gropius and more.
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Victoria & Albert Museum, London
British Regency design, design during the Cold War, modern British theatre design and design innovation in China are explored by major exhibitions at London's V&A Museum.
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Modernism in Bauhaus Architecture
Bauhaus architecture is a mixture of cubism and modernism from the early 20th century that united architects all across the globe.
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Functional Environmental Design
The purpose of environmental design is to accomodate life's necessities in a most optimal integrated structure.
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The Story of Knoll International
Florence and Hans Knoll used their love of architectural design and friendships with Bauhaus architects to create one of the world's premier interior design houses.
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Wassily Kandinsky
Article on abstract artist Wassily Kandinksy.
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American Architecture 1875-1945
The series concludes with a look at some of America's most significant architectural styles of the early 20th century.
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Bauhaus Furniture Design at Knoll
Architects and artists of the Bauhaus school, many associated with Cranbrook, were a major influence on Knoll International's furniture and on contemporary interiors.
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Oskar Kokoschka
Article on Austrian Expressionist artist Oskar Kokoschka
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The Bauhaus Weaving Workshop
Notes on the Bauhaus School of Textile Design.
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Famous People Of The Great War
They were not famous at the time, but history would remember these writers, actors, politicans and popes more for what they would accomplish later than for the war.
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The Dymaxion Ideal... Concepts.
Part Two of this series continues with an exploration of the ideas and concepts developed by Buckmister Fuller.
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