Bauhaus Principles John F. Eilermann Jr.
Even on its hundredth year, Bauhaus continues to influence modern art, design, and architecture. While it requires a mastery of style, technique, and materials, it challenged designers to go create works that will be useful for many. During its early days, the Bauhaus school embraced increasing industrialization that resulted to modern and utilitarian products that people are able to recognize up to this day. Here's a guide for designers who want to apply Bauhaus designs to their own projects. John F. Eilermann Jr.
The reason why the Bauhaus movement continues to be relevant is because it embraces the basic elements of art. Using only color and shape is the foundation of abstract art. However, the school of design elevated this from the canvas to everyday items such as furniture. Those who want to apply this approach to their own work must understand that sometimes the most powerful design doesn't need to be over-the-top. Using only the essentials can make a product or a design fulfill its purpose. John F. Eilermann Jr.
Value craftsmanship
By returning to the basics, the Bauhaus school encouraged designers to go back to craftsmanship. As technology and industrialization became more widespread especially before the Second World War, art became easy to create and reproduce. Teachers of the Bauhaus style encouraged their students to go back to doing the dirty work-- embracing artistic technique and mastering the use of materials in order to create works that have an impact to their users. Instead of depending on software and gadgets, artists should go back to creating works from scratch. John F. Eilermann Jr.
Remember: Form follows function
It's always easier to come up with a form. But the excellence of the Bauhaus movement lies in its commitment to elevating function. Instead of creating pieces that are just for display, the Bauhaus artists sought to create designs that are not just visually captivating but also usable. To create functional art, one must work from the perspective of the user. Valuing the user's needs and marrying it with ingenuity is probably one of the main reasons why the school of design never lost its influence even after a century. John F. Eilermann Jr.
Even on its hundredth year, Bauhaus continues to influence modern art, design, and architecture. While it requires a mastery of style, technique, and materials, it challenged designers to go create works that will be useful for many. During its early days, the Bauhaus school embraced increasing industrialization that resulted to modern and utilitarian products that people are able to recognize up to this day. Here's a guide for designers who want to apply Bauhaus designs to their own projects. John F. Eilermann Jr.
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Value craftsmanship
By returning to the basics, the Bauhaus school encouraged designers to go back to craftsmanship. As technology and industrialization became more widespread especially before the Second World War, art became easy to create and reproduce. Teachers of the Bauhaus style encouraged their students to go back to doing the dirty work-- embracing artistic technique and mastering the use of materials in order to create works that have an impact to their users. Instead of depending on software and gadgets, artists should go back to creating works from scratch. John F. Eilermann Jr.
Remember: Form follows function
It's always easier to come up with a form. But the excellence of the Bauhaus movement lies in its commitment to elevating function. Instead of creating pieces that are just for display, the Bauhaus artists sought to create designs that are not just visually captivating but also usable. To create functional art, one must work from the perspective of the user. Valuing the user's needs and marrying it with ingenuity is probably one of the main reasons why the school of design never lost its influence even after a century. John F. Eilermann Jr.
