Module 9 : The Bauhaus and
Modern Design Education
Lecture 22 : The Bauhaus, Weimar, Germany 1919 founder Walter Gropius, Bauhaus philosophy, Abstract Expressionism, Op-Art
Bauhaus philosophy
Bauhaus Institution laid the foundation for the future Industrial Design movement that swept through the world. It believed and practiced a highly structured interdisciplinary curriculum for the modern design. Elegant consumer products did not remain for the limited customers. The new design process enhanced the design process in manufacturing, standardized mass products, easy assembling, and replacement of parts and cost effective.