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BAUHAUS EXHIBITION IN CAMBRIDGE

The exhibition "Bauhaus in Germany and America" will be on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from May 14th through June 16th. The famous Bauhaus, which flourished in Germany from 1919 to 1933, was a school of design dedicated to the unification of all artistic production and was a pioneer in the development of modern industrial design. Its influence on American design and instruction methods has been very profound and wide-spread.

Walter Gropius, now a resident of Lincoln, Massachusetts, and the architect of Harvard's new Graduate Center, was the founder and first director of the Bauhaus. He gathered together a distinguished faculty which included such world-famous artists as Feininger, Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Moholy-Nagy. The exhibition in Cambridge includes many works by these artists as well as examples of the students' work, and products of the workshops of the Bauhaus. One of the most striking items in the exhibition is the "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy, one of the first mobiles.

The Busch-Reisinger Museum possesses the largest collection of Bauhaus material in the world. The present exhibition, selected and installed by a group of graduate students in Harvard's museum training program, not only illustrates the achievements and methods of the Bauhaus, but also gives the visitor a general idea of the scope of the Museum's collection.

Purity of color and functional lines in architecture and industrial objects were stressed by the Bauhaus. It was one of the first schools to develop true "industrial design" that is, well-designed objects of daily use for large scale manufacture. Lighting fixtures, furniture, wallpapers, and textiles were all produced in the Bauhaus shops for industrial consumption. Bauhaus-designed typography and advertising posters have had a world-wide influence.

When the Nazis gained control of the national government of Germany in 1933, the Bauhaus closed its doors. Two of its former directors, Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius, came to this country along with many of its distinguished faculty. Feininger, Breuer, Albers, and Moholy-Nagy all found new homes in America and have made contributions of the greatest significance to American art education and industrial design.

The image is a page from a document that discusses an exhibition titled "Bauhaus in Germany and America" which was displayed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from May 14th to June 16th. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

1. Exhibition Overview:

   • The exhibition showcases the history and impact of the Bauhaus school, which operated from 1919 to 1933 in Germany.
   • The Bauhaus was known for its focus on the unification of artistic production and modern industrial design.

2. Key Figures:

   • Walter Gropius, who was the founder and first director of the Bauhaus, is mentioned. He is now a resident of Lincoln, Massachusetts and the architect of Harvard’s new Graduate Center.
   • Several other notable Bauhaus artists are highlighted, including Marcel Breuer, Paul Klee, Josef Albers, and László Moholy-Nagy, among others.

3. Exhibition Content:

   • The exhibition includes works by the Bauhaus artists, student exercises, and products from the Bauhaus workshops.
   • The "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy is noted as one of the striking items.

4. Harvard's Role:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum possesses the largest collection of Bauhaus material globally.
   • The current exhibition is curated by Harvard’s museum training program, featuring student selections and illustrating the Bauhaus' principles and methods.

5. Bauhaus Philosophy:

   • The Bauhaus emphasized the purity of color and the functional lines in architecture and industrial design.
   • It pioneered the concept of "industrial design," creating well-designed everyday objects like lighting fixtures, furniture, wallpapers, and textiles for mass production.
   • Bauhaus typography and advertising posters had a significant global influence.

6. Historical Context:

   • The Bauhaus closed in 1933 due to the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany.
   • Several prominent Bauhaus faculty members, including Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, Josef Albers, and László Moholy-Nagy, emigrated to America after 1933 and made substantial contributions to American art education and industrial design.

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• "Bauhaus in Germany and America"

Exhibition Details:

• The exhibition will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from May 14th through June 16th.

Bauhaus Overview:

• The Bauhaus was a school of design that flourished in Germany from 1919 to 1933.
• It was dedicated to the unification of all artistic production and was a pioneer in modern industrial design.
• Its influence on American design and instruction methods has been profound and widespread.

Founder and Notable Figures:

• Walter Gropius, a resident of Lincoln, Massachusetts, was the founder and first director of the Bauhaus.
• Gropius also gathered a distinguished faculty including artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and László Moholy-Nagy.

Exhibition Highlights:

• The exhibition in Cambridge includes works by these artists and exercises by their students.
• It showcases products from the Bauhaus workshops.
• A notable item in the exhibition is the "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy, one of the first mobiles.

Museum Collection:

• The Busch-Reisinger Museum possesses the largest collection of Bauhaus material in the world.
• The exhibition is curated by graduate students in Harvard’s museum training program.
• The exhibition aims to illustrate the Bauhaus's influence on architecture and industrial design.

Design Philosophy:

• Bauhaus emphasized the fusion of color and functional lines in architecture and industrial objects.
• It pioneered "industrial design" by creating well-designed objects for daily use, including lighting fixtures, furniture, wallpapers, textiles, and typography.

Historical Context:

• When the Nazis gained control of the German government in 1933, the Bauhaus was closed.
• Former directors and faculty, such as Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius, along with others like Josef Albers, László Moholy-Nagy, and others, relocated to the United States.
• Their contributions have been significant to American art education and industrial design.

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The image shows a page from a document titled "For Immediate Release" regarding a Bauhaus exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University. The exhibition, titled "Bauhaus in Germany and America," was on view from May 14th through June 16th.

The Bauhaus school, which flourished in Germany from 1919 to 1933, was dedicated to the unification of all artistic production and was a pioneer in modern industrial design. It had a profound influence on American design and instructional methods. Walter Gropius, the founder and first director of the Bauhaus, later became the architect of Harvard’s Graduate Center and gathered a distinguished faculty, including artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Moholy-Nagy.

The exhibition at Harvard included many works by these artists and their students, as well as products from the Bauhaus workshops. Notable items included the "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy. The Busch-Reisinger Museum possessed the largest collection of Bauhaus material in the world, and this exhibition featured a selection of it.

The Bauhaus emphasized the purity of color and functional lines in architecture and industrial objects, pioneering industrial design. When the Nazis took control of Germany in 1933, the Bauhaus closed, and many of its faculty, including Gropius, Moholy-Nagy, Feininger, Breuer, Albers, and Kandinsky, emigrated to the United States, significantly influencing American art education and industrial design.

The image shows a press release detailing an exhibition titled "Bauhaus in Germany and America." Here are the key points from the document:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition will be held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University.
   • Dates: May 14th through June 16th.

2. Background of Bauhaus:

   • The Bauhaus was a renowned German school of design founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius.
   • It aimed to unify artistic creativity and manufacturing, significantly influencing modern industrial design.
   • The Bauhaus was closed by the Nazis in 1933, leading to the dispersal of its faculty and students.

3. Notable Figures:

   • Walter Gropius, the founder of Bauhaus, later became a resident of Lincoln, Massachusetts, and an architecture professor at Harvard.
   • Other distinguished faculty included Lyonel Feininger, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and others.

4. Exhibition Content:

   • The exhibition in Cambridge features works by many Bauhaus artists.
   • It includes student exercises and products from workshops, such as the well-known "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy.

5. Bauhaus Influence:

   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum holds the largest collection of Bauhaus materials outside Germany.
   • Bauhaus emphasized the unity of fine and applied arts, industrial design, and architecture.
   • The school introduced innovative approaches to industrial design, furniture, typography, and advertising, impacting design education globally.

6. Impact on America:

   • After the Bauhaus closed, many of its key figures emigrated to the U.S., significantly influencing American art education and industrial design.
   • Former Bauhaus members, including Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Herbert Bayer, Josef Albers, and Moholy-Nagy, made substantial contributions in America.

The image shows a document titled "Bauhaus Exhibition in Cambridge" with the subheading "For Immediate Release." The document appears to be a press release or informational sheet about an exhibition showcasing the Bauhaus movement.

Key points from the document include:

1. Exhibition Details: The exhibition, titled "Bauhaus in Germany and America," will be on view at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from May 15 to June 15, 1938.

2. Historical Context: The Bauhaus, founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 and active until 1933, was a renowned school of design that significantly influenced modern industrial design. Its impact on American design and instruction methods has been profound and widespread.

3. Walter Gropius: Currently a resident of Lincoln, Massachusetts, Gropius was the founder and first director of the Bauhaus. He assembled a distinguished faculty including artists like Lyonel Feininger, Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Moholy-Nagy.

4. Exhibition Content: The exhibition features paintings, sculptures, and products from the workshops of the Bauhaus. Notable items include the "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy, one of the first mobiles.

5. Busch-Reisinger Museum: The museum houses the largest collection of Bauhaus material globally. The exhibition is part of a graduate study and research program, showcasing the achievements and methods of the Bauhaus and providing a general idea of the museum's collection.

6. Bauhaus Principles: The Bauhaus emphasized the unity of art and technology, stressing the importance of color and functional lines in architecture and industrial objects. They pioneered true industrial design, producing items for daily use like lighting fixtures, furniture, and wallpapers.

7. Impact and Legacy: When the Nazis gained control in Germany in 1933, the Bauhaus closed, and its faculty dispersed, many emigrating to the United States. These artists and designers, including Gropius, Feininger, Bayer, Breuer, Albers, and Moholy-Nagy, have had a significant influence on American art education and industrial design.

The document highlights the historical significance and enduring impact of the Bauhaus on modern design and education.

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The document discusses the influence of Bauhaus design and the representation of this influence at the exhibition, noting that works by artists such as Lyonel Feininger, Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Moholy-Nagy were included. The text also mentions that one of the exhibition highlights is the "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy, described as one of the first mobiles.

Further on, the passage emphasizes the Bauhaus's commitment to combining pure color and functional design, reflecting their role in developing early industrial design concepts. It also speaks to the significant influence Bauhaus figures had on American art education and industrial design after emigrating to the United States due to the political situation in Germany during the 1930s.

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The image shows an open book or document with a page titled "BAUHAUS EXHIBITION IN CAMBRIDGE". The text is a formal press release or announcement, dated for "For Immediate Release". The content discusses an exhibition titled "Bauhaus in Germany and America", which will be on display at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University from May 14th through June 16th.

Key Points from the Text:

1. Exhibition Overview:

   • The Bauhaus, a pioneering school of design that operated in Germany from 1919 to 1933, is the focus of the exhibition.
   • The Bauhaus was dedicated to unifying art and industrial design, influencing American design and instruction methods significantly.

2. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition is curated by Walter Gropius, a renowned architect and founder of the Bauhaus, who is now based in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
   • Gropius gathered a distinguished faculty, including notable artists such as Lyonel Feininger, Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Moholy-Nagy, and Jozef Albers.
   • The exhibition includes works by these artists, student exercises, and products from the Bauhaus workshops, such as the "Time-Space Modulator" by Moholy-Nagy, one of the earliest mobiles.

3. Bausch-Reisinger Museum's Role:

   • The museum houses the largest collection of Bauhaus material in the world.
   • The exhibition highlights the achievements and methods of the Bauhaus program, showcasing the scope of the museum’s collection.
   • It emphasizes the Bauhaus’s influence on modern design, including architecture, industrial design, typography, and advertising.

4. Historical Context:

   • The Bauhaus closed its doors in Germany in 1933 when the Nazis came to power.
   • Many of its distinguished faculty members, including Gropius, Feininger, Bayer, Albers, and Moholy-Nagy, found new homes in America, where they made significant contributions to art education and industrial design.

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