Wingler, Hans M.

Das Bauhaus – [1919-1933 Weimar – Dessau – Berlin].

First Edition. Bramsche, Gebr. Rasch Verlag, 1962. Quarto (26 cm x 29 cm). Frontispice, 556 pages with hundreds of photographs and tipped-in colour-plates. Hardcover / Original publisher’s cloth with illustrated dustjacket in protective Mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

This is a sensational publication on Bauhaus, with numerous illustrations and photographs is highlights the beginnings and importance of this movement. Essays by important architects, designers and others are includes in this publication.
The collection of essays starts with all the precursors to Bauhaus, like William Morris, Walter Gropius and Henry van de Velde.
The volume includes Gropius’ suggestion for the foundation of a school which embraces the new ideas of Design and Architecture. The Volume then includes all important artists and designers who influenced the movement, like Paul Klee. Lyonel Feininger, Oskar Schlemmer, Johannes Itten, Wassily Kandinsky, Isa Gropius, Walter Gropius, etc. etc.
This first german edition from 1962 is the standard and has been reproduced in similar form but never reached in its quality of print and design.

• Keywords: Architectural History · Architecture · Architecture – Rare · Art · Art – Rare · Bauhaus · Catalogue Twentyfive – Architecture · Design · Design – Rare
• Language: German
• Inventory Number: 31545AB

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