Graphic Design History: The Bauhaus Movement

Explore one of the most influential modern design movements of all time—Bauhaus—and learn about its influence on architecture, photography, and product design.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Foundations

• The Bauhaus: When and why
• The importance of the Bauhaus today
• Bauhaus philosophy: Utopia and craft
• Bauhaus overview: The Weimar years
• Bauhaus overview: Dessau and the Nazi Party
• Design education legacy

2. Graphic Design, Printing, and Typography

• Graphic design, advertising, and typography, part 1
• Graphic design, advertising, and typography, part 2
• Color
• Bauhaus photography
• Materials

3. Architecture, Furniture, and Textiles

• Architecture
• The Bauhaus Building and Masters' Houses
• The furniture workshop
• The weaving workshop

4. Painting, Ceramics, and Sculpture

• Painting and fine art
• Pottery and ceramics
• Sculpture

Conclusion

• Recap