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Bauhaus
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The Staatliches Bauhaus (German: [ˈʃtaːtlɪçəs ˈbaʊˌhaʊs] ), commonly known as the Bauhaus (German for 'building house'), was a German art school operational from 1919 to 1933 that combined crafts and the
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The school became famous for its approach to design, which attempted to unify individual artistic vision with the principles of mass production and emphasis on function.
- Why it matters
The Bauhaus was founded by architect Walter Gropius in Weimar.
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The Staatliches Bauhaus (German: [ˈʃtaːtlɪçəs ˈbaʊˌhaʊs] ), commonly known as the Bauhaus (German for 'building house'), was a German art school operational from 1919 to 1933 that combined crafts and the