We cannot speak of furniture designs without speaking
of the Bauhaus School. Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius,
it has been one of the most important German intellectual
movements, with the aim of connecting all spheres
of art in an ideal synthesis. By means of new teaching
methods, the intention was to liberate the artist
from his academic specialization to once again be
able to focus on the craftsman skills. Despite its
short duration, the creative and productive period
of Bauhaus masters prior to their expulsion by the
Nazis in 1933, left an enormous mark on the history
of art, which remains relevant up to these days. This
particularly applies to Bauhaus furniture, which ideally
reflects the demands of aesthetics and functionality.
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