Architecture School: Bauhaus

The Bauhaus is an Art and Architecture school founded in Germany in 1919. It is considered as the most influential art school in design history and the leading ideology in modernism that was a philosophical movement arose as result of rapid urbanization and industrialization in the early 20th century (Lewis, 2000, p.38). The name Bauhaus derived from the German word ‘bauen’ – to build and ‘haus’ which means the house (Mack, 1963, p.1). As the industrialization has been a dominating factor to the society, understanding about Bahaus’ ideas are still encouraged comprehended. This essay will discuss the aesthetic approach that rejected decorative details in the Bauhaus in which, the manipulation of art form and the use of design principles are

Bauhaus architects rejected extra decorative and wanted to use principles of Classical architecture in their most pure form, without ornamentation of any kind. In general, Bauhaus buildings have flat roofs, smooth façades, and cubic shapes. Main colour schemes are white, grey, beige, or black. Floor plans are open and furniture is functional. Popular construction methods of the time—steel-frame with glass curtain walls—were used for both residential and commercial architecture. More than any architectural style, however, the Bauhaus promoted principles of creative collaboration—planning, designing, drafting, and construction are equally important when buildings constructed. (Craven,

Many designs from this movement is still been produced and widely because of their functionality and longevity. The essay has discussed how Modernism leaders define their aesthetic views specifically with educational method, in architecture and fine art. Although there is controversy about the Bauhaus hagiographic, it cannot be denied that the Movement has a great contribution to modern Art history. Bauhaus style generally has principle of using a minimum of material or a maximum achievement. Their formal characteristics are clean lines, an impression of speed and power. A metallic orderliness and discipline. There is no decoration on them. (Mack, 2000, p3). It denied stylistic concerns and concentrated to technical details, focused on nature of the object to develop functions. The Bauhaus has directed Art and design to emerge and moving toward rationalization and industrialization with