Summary
Summary IEB design BAUHAUS MOVEMENT section B
- Course
- Design
- Institution
- 12th Grade
Notes on the Bauhaus movement. Exact information needed for the essay to achieve 100%!
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
Bauhaus (1919-1933)- In the early 20th century, many nations aimed to improve quality of manufactured
goods and compete in the world marketplace by injecting art into industry.
- However, the traditional concept of applying art to the surfaces of manufactured
goods was deemed irrelevant with the rise of machine production.
- Instead, a simple, rational style that symbolised the technological glory of the new
century was developed, replacing the curves of Art Nouveau with a more geometric
"machine aesthetic."
- This became the dominant style of the era, with Europe considered the leader in
taste.
- derived from the idea of interchangeability and standardisation in mass production
- Form should at all times be modern, abstract, and functional, with universal appeal,
liberated from historical references.
Walter Gropius (german)
- After ww1 education in art and applied science was modernised by walter gropius
The Bauhaus
- Students were given the opportunity to rethink buildings, furniture, film,
photography, theatre, music, toys, appliances and fashion.
- Combined fine arts and design
- Take advantage of the new technologies and cost-cutting industrial mass production.
- Students did metal work, Cabinetmaking, Weaving, Ceramics, Typography, Furniture
etc
- Prepared students to work with industry
- Aims of bauhaus was for artists, architects and designers to become more socially
conscious and responsible
- believed in the ideals of freedom, democracy and the improvement of the lives of
the workers.
- Closed in 1933 by natzis
Influences
● Modern abstract art - Cubism and Futurism: emphasises formal elements of an
artwork. Form, line and colour are regarded as the most important elements.
● Arts and Crafts movement: truthful materials in functional manner. Appropriate for
purpose
● Russian constructivism: simplicity of form, geometric shapes, dynamic diagonal lines
and limited use of colour. Artworks are modern, efficient and functional
● De stijl: simplicity of form, line and colour
Characteristics
- Geometric abstraction: simple geometric forms. rational , objective.
- Funtionality
- Simplicity: ‘less is more’
- Modern machine aesthetic
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller oliviasherren. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R50,00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72914 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy summaries for 15 years now