Book State Bauhaus in Weimar 1919–1923

To accompany this first public appearance, the catalogue Staatliches Bauhaus in Weimar 1919–1923 was published in 1923. With the help of this interdisciplinary catalogue of works, the idea and potential of the Bauhaus found their way onto paper for the first time. In addition to numerous project presentations, the theoretical approaches of Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky and Gertrud Grunow convey the teaching methods of the various workshops. Gropius' foreword traces the structure of the Staatliches Bauhaus and presents the unique reformation approach that demands and teaches the unity of technology and art. The illustrations from the various workshops also reveal projects by students whose connection to the Bauhaus is still largely unknown.

With the original layout by László Moholy-Nagy and the cover designed by Herbert Bayer, the book is an important testimony to that legendary avant-garde movement and illustrates its work and aspirations since the beginnings of the Bauhaus.

The present facsimile is supplemented by a commentary that places this first, long out-of-print publication in a contemporary historical context and documents the Bauhaus from its idea to its positioning as a renowned art school.

Further information about the publication:

Editor:

Lars Müller Publishers in collaboration with the Bauhaus-Archiv / Museum für Gestaltung, Berlin

Design:

László Moholy-Nagy

Format:

Hardcover, 24.8 × 24.5 cm

Contents:

226 pages and 167 illustrations

Language:

German