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What Is Bauhaus Painting?
The Bauhaus art movement
Bauhaus in German literally means “construction house,” and in a way, that’s really all it started out as. But very quickly, the space turned into a larger movement, defined by clear aesthetic trademarks.
Bauhaus reunion
For more, check out our index of art styles covering more specific and noteworthy movements.
So, what is Bauhaus?
BAUHAUS DEFINITION
What is Bauhaus?
The Bauhaus is a German artistic movement which lasted from 1919-1933.
Its goal was to merge all artistic mediums into one unified approach, that of combining an individual’s artistry with mass production and function. Bauhaus design is often abstract, angular, and geometric, with little ornamentation.
Famous Bauhaus Design Figures:
- Walter Gropius
- Paul Klee
- Josef Albers
- Marcel Breuer
- Anni Albers
- Herbert Bayer
- Marianne Brandt
Now that we have a working definition for the movement, let’s look at how it came to be.