Bauhaus
The Bauhaus school of architecture was founded in 1919 in Germany by Walter Gropius. The school developed a style that came to define “modern” design. Bauhaus structures were based on simple geometric forms, used modern industrial materials (glass, steel, and steel-reinforced concrete), and emphasized the building’s function over decorative elements. After World War II, the Bauhaus philosophy influenced design all over the world from skyscrapers to furniture.
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Learn more about some of the influential works from the ancient world:
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- Bauhaus, Dessau Germany, 1919-1925
- Villa Savoye, Poissy, France, 1929-1930
- Chase Manhattan Bank building, New York City
- Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago, 1948-1951
- Seagram Building, New York City, 1954-1958
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