Study day: The Bauhaus - design, architecture and painting

About this course

The course examines the Bauhaus as a European modernist movement that developed in response to the devastation of the First World War. It considers associated artists including Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Breuer and Anni Albers through selected works such as the Barcelona Pavilion and Wassily chair, rather than focusing on detailed biographies. Teaching combines lectures, slide presentations and group discussion. Topics include Bauhaus materials, visual characteristics, standardisation, longevity, furniture design and graphic design, alongside the movement’s aims and contribution to the international design aesthetic of the mid-twentieth century.

What you'll learn

• Describe key visual characteristics and design principles associated with the Bauhaus
• Explain the historical context, motivations and rationale of the movement
• Evaluate the influence of artists who worked within or emerged from the Bauhaus

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at all levels, with no particular skills identified in the source. Its teaching format combines lecture-based presentation with slide analysis and group discussion.

Before you go

• Learners may wish to bring or purchase a notebook for taking notes.