Bauhaus

Frank Whitford's The Bauhaus offers an accessible overview of the history of this influential school of art and design, founded in Germany in 1919. The author explores the socio-historical context of the Bauhaus, reveals the ideas that underpinned its creation, and details the teaching methods that have influenced modern art education. Whitford examines the work of its distinguished teachers as well as the daily lives of its students. Although the school lasted only fourteen years and was closed by the Nazis in 1933, its legacy continues to influence design and art education around the world. Reissued and updated for the centenary of the Bauhaus, this edition is an excellent introduction to one of the most significant design movements of the 20th century.