Bauhaus Brand 1919-2019 Oswalt Philipp
Bauhaus Brand 1919-2019 Oswalt Philipp The Bauhaus was distinguished neither by function nor by use but rather by symbolism. Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus, from the outset sought to develop…
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Bauhaus Brand 1919-2019 Oswalt Philipp
The Bauhaus was distinguished neither by function nor by use but rather by symbolism. Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus, from the outset sought to develop the school into a brand--and he succeeded. Whether the work was a square, triangle, or circle, or Wilhelm Wagenfeld's lamp, Oskar Schlemmer's Kopf, or white cubes with flat roofs, the Bauhaus created iconic visual symbols and a style that is neither functional nor social but visually striking.
It has become a participative brand that escapes centralized control entirely, forged collectively by countless designers, manufacturers, and consumers. More than eight decades after its forced closure, the Bauhaus is more present than ever in consumer lie, politics, and culture alike. Yet its founders' initial pledge for functionality and social commitment remains unfulfilled.In this stunning and pugnacious book, Philipp