Bauhaus Flashcards
A school of design established in 1919 in Weimar, Germany by Walter Gropius, focusing on the universality and functionality of design.
Bauhaus
The founder of the Bauhaus School and a pioneer of modern architecture, known for using curtain-walling.
Walter Gropius
The year the Bauhaus School was closed due to Nazi hostility, leading its founders and students to spread International design.
1933
A Bauhaus architectural work by Walter Gropius, known as one of the earliest examples of modern industrial architecture.
Fagus Shoe Factory
A modern architectural work by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, known for its use of quality materials such as travertine and marble, with no decoration.
Barcelona Pavilion
A famous quote by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that reflects his minimalist design philosophy.
“Less is more.”
A famous quote by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that emphasizes precision in design.
“God is in the detail.”
German-American architect and pioneer of skyscrapers, known for his minimalist approach and the use of high-quality materials.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Bauhaus designer and director of the cabinetmaking workshop, known for inventing tubular steel furniture.
Marcel Breuer
A Bauhaus architectural work in Berlin by Peter Behrens, showcasing industrial design.
AEG Turbine Factory
A modernist structure built for the International Exhibition, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, featuring an asymmetrical, single-story layout with marble, onyx, and chrome.
The German Pavilion, Barcelona
