Tag Archives: Walter Gropius

WEIMAR REPUBLIC and the UNCANNY “SECOND SIGHT”

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Dave

“A member asked what was the ethos of German Expressionism, suggesting it was ‘cultural despair’. The speaker reiterated his title phrase: ‘an explosive cocktail of cultural despair and political instability’, adding that the German character seemed almost morbid in its … Continue reading →

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COGNITIVE ART & IDEAS as a PRODUCT

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Dave

”Innovate as a last resort” was a famous quote from Charles Eames, and considering the knack of innovation of Charles( 1907-78) and wife Ray Eames ( 1912-88), seems almost counter intuitive and against the grain of their virtuosity.To them, everyday … Continue reading →

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Bauhaus Art: If You're Happy When You're Gassed Raise Your Arm Heil! Heil!

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Dave

The Bauhaus movement was an artistic and architectural project that existed in Germany between 1919-1933.It occurred during the Weimar Republic. Its originator, Walter Gropius, was an architecht and admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright.Gropius was responsible for the founding of the … Continue reading →