bauhaus

Thân thiện

The architect designed a building with clean bauhaus lines.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A German school of art, design, and architecture: The Bauhaus was an influential school of art, design, and architecture founded in Germany in 1919 by Walter Gropius. It aimed to unify art, craft, and technology, emphasizing functional design, simplicity, and the use of modern materials.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The Bauhaus had a profound impact on modern architecture and industrial design.
  • She studied the principles of the Bauhaus in her art history class.
  • This chair is a classic example of Bauhaus design.

Advanced Usage

• "Bauhaus movement": Refers to the broader artistic and design philosophy developed at the school.
  • The Bauhaus movement sought to bridge the gap between artists and craftsmen.
• "Bauhaus style": Describes the aesthetic characterized by geometric forms, minimalism, and a focus on function.
  • The building's clean lines and lack of ornamentation are typical of the Bauhaus style.

Variants and Related Words

• Bauhausler (noun): A student or teacher at the Bauhaus school.
  • Several famous Bauhauslers went on to teach in the United States.

Synonyms

• Modernist school (of design/architecture): A general term for institutions or movements emphasizing modern, functional design in the early 20th century.
• Functionalist school: Emphasizes the principle that form should follow function, a core tenet of the Bauhaus.

Related Phrases

• Bauhaus aesthetic: The specific visual and philosophical qualities associated with Bauhaus output.
  • The apartment was decorated with a strict Bauhaus aesthetic.
• Bauhaus influence: The effect the school's ideas had on subsequent design.
  • The Bauhaus influence can be seen in mid-century furniture.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a German style of architecture begun by Walter Gropius in 1918

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