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The Bauhaus Manifesto was a document published by Walter Gropius in 1919 upon the founding of the Staatliches Bauhaus, a school formed in Weimar, Germany, through the merger of an existing art academy and a school of arts and crafts. Gropius called for the reunification of the fine and applied arts under the primacy of architecture, declaring that the ultimate aim of all visual arts is the complete building. The manifesto was accompanied by a program outlining a curriculum that began with a preliminary course before students advanced to specialized workshops in crafts such as metalwork, weaving, and typography.
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Who wrote the original Bauhaus Manifesto?
The Bauhaus Manifesto was written by architect Walter Gropius. He published the document in 1919 upon the founding of the Staatliches Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany.
What was the main goal of the 1919 Bauhaus Manifesto?
Gropius called for the reunification of the fine arts and crafts that had been separated during the industrial era. He envisioned a future where art and functional craftsmanship would be taught together in one unified institution.
Where was the Bauhaus school founded when the manifesto was published?
The school was established in Weimar, Germany. It was created by merging the existing Weimar Academy of Fine Arts with the Weimar School of Arts and Crafts.
When was the original Bauhaus Manifesto published?
The manifesto was officially published in 1919. This coincided directly with the opening of the Staatliches Bauhaus in the immediate aftermath of the First World War.
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