The Bauhaus in Dessau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a central location for modern architecture and design. Founded by Walter Gropius In 1919, the Bauhaus revolutionized the world of art, architecture and design with its functional and aesthetic design. Dessau was the center of the movement from 1925 to 1932 and is still home to some of the most important buildings and testimonies of the Bauhaus era.
Special features of the Bauhaus in Dessau
1.Bauhaus building: The building designed by Walter Gropius is an architectural masterpiece of modernism. With its clear lines, large glass surfaces and consistently functional design, it is a prime example of the Bauhaus philosophy.
2.Master houses: Some of the most famous Bauhaus artists lived and worked in the master houses, also designed by Gropius, such as Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and László Moholy-Nagy. These buildings offer a fascinating insight into the way the Bauhaus masters worked and lived.
Bauhaus Museum Dessau: Opened in 2019, the museum houses one of the world's largest collections on the history and works of the Bauhaus. With over 1,000 exhibits, it showcases the diversity of the Bauhaus movement, from architecture and furniture to graphic design and photography.
Functionality and aesthetics: The Bauhaus philosophy, which combines functionality and aesthetics, not only shaped the architecture, but also the furniture design, art and typography of the movement.
Worldwide significance: The Bauhaus influenced the development of modern architecture and design far beyond Dessau. Many of the movement's ideas and principles can still be felt in contemporary designs today.
Examples of experiences at the Bauhaus Dessau
-Tour of the Bauhaus building: Explore the famous workshops, studios and living areas that embody the ideas of the Bauhaus movement in an impressive way.
-Guided tour of the Masters' Houses: Find out how the Bauhaus masters lived and worked in the iconic semi-detached houses and discover the artistic interior designs.
-Visit to the Bauhaus Museum: Immerse yourself in the history of the Bauhaus and discover original furniture, works of art, photographs and documents from the heyday of the movement.
-Architecture tour through Dessau: In addition to the Bauhaus buildings, there are other buildings and housing estates in Dessau that were inspired by the Bauhaus philosophy, such as the Pergola houses or the Granary.
-Workshops and events: The Bauhaus Dessau regularly offers workshops and lectures that take up the principles of the Bauhaus and convey creative impulses.
-Overnight stay at the Bauhaus: Visitors can spend the night in the original student rooms of the Bauhaus building and experience the atmosphere of the 1920s at first hand.
