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Bauhaus 1919-1933 (Taschen 25)

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Bauhaus was one of the most important movements in design-history.
Magdalena Drosta describes the ideas, the people, the work and the spirit of the Bauhaus. The best thing: It is never boring. The book does not only concentrate on the art taught at the Bauahaus but also describes its political problems.
A lot of excellent pictures in a good priniting quality (especially in relation to the price) make this a book, you always like to look at.

If you want a comprehensive historical information as well as tons of full color photos of all sorts of Bauhaus inspired works -from architecture to practical objects - this is the book you should have. Open it and read a single article, think about it and close the book. Or browse through the photos and marvel at the teapots, the furniture, the architectural style.

You can savor this one slowly (and I think you should) rather than trying to read it through all at once. If you do that, you'll start to get a sense of the Bauhaus style and how it fits into the particular period when it came into being - and how it grew and evolved from there.

While this book offers an excellent collection of images related to the Bauhaus, it traces the history and the development of the Bauhaus comprehensively as well.
This book, alongwith Eva Forgacs' Bauhaus Idea and Bauhaus Politics can give you a general idea about what the institution was all about.

Its an amazing read.

When I first opened this, I couldn't believe I only paid 10 doll-hairs for this elegantly designed Hardbound Coffee Table book on The History of Bauhaus. I never expected the book to be as big, full of photos, or as gorgeous as it really is. Large print text by art historian Magdalena Droste. Beautiful Black & White and Color reproductions (some full page) of the art, design, textiles, interiors, metal work, furniture, theatre, workshops, buildings, and architecture of the Bauhaus School (1913-1933). I have only skimmed over the writing which seems to provide an adequate, and at times, detailed overview of the Bauhaus. The binding appears to be good, but I would suggest you handle it with care. How this is being published for so little is beyond me. Taschen seems to have made quite a splash in the world of publishing with their affordable 25th Anniversary Archive Series.

Contents include:

Preface

1. On the Origins of the Bauhaus.

2. Weimar Bauhaus-Expressionist Bauhaus.

3. Art and Technology-A New Unity.

4. Dessau Bauhaus: Institute of Design.

5. Hannes Meyer: Necessities, not Luxuries.

6. Mies van der Rohe: The Bauhaus Becomes a School of Architecture.

7. Appendix. (Which includes a nice list of Photo Biographies of the major players.)

I have not included Sub-chapters within the individual Chapter headings. (Look inside the book for these.) There is no Index.

A wonderful and affordable book that belongs in every designer and artist's library, about a school of principles, design, and aesthetics that are still influential in the world of contemporary art and design.

Nice Work TASCHEN! I'm very pleased.

Enjoy.

Bauhaus at its best! Very insightful book, it not only gives you insight into the faculty, but also shows great examples of the artwork, crafts and architecture produced by the school! If you're a fan of the Bauhaus, you must have this book... After reading this book I'm convinced my next step is to visit the building in Dessau, Germany...

If you're a Bauhaus design fan, this book is a must have. Great quality and lots of pictures. It covers the history behind the Bauhaus, its rise and fall and how it influenced lots of designers and architects.

I recieved this book promptly, in perfect (new) condition, still wrapped in the cellophane. It is a wonderful summary of the Bauhaus school, with full-page illustrations and tons of pictures of art from students and masters from the school. There is also a great little biography section for many of the "greats" who emerged from the school, at the end of the book. I would definately buy this book again, especially for the price!

Taschen always puts out a great product. I have a number of their books on my shelves.
I originally bought this at the gift shop at NYC MOMA over 20 years ago.
While making for an excellent coffee table book, it's also good enough for a scholar's bookshelf.
This is a nice starter book for those wishing to learn about an Art/Design School that laid the ground work for the future of modern industrial design.

This book has great studies. Lots of new details for me are in it. It helps you to study design and art histry.

You can know lots of new details. It helps you to study not only design but art itself.