The Bauhaus school fused art and craft

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The Bauhaus school fused art and craft

Founded in 1919, the Bauhaus school revolutionized design by merging art and craft, establishing core principles of modern functionality and simplicity that still influence everyday objects today.

The Bauhaus school, founded in 1919 in Germany, revolutionized design by merging fine arts with practical crafts. This innovative institution broke down barriers between artists and artisans, proving everyday objects could be both beautiful and functional. Its principles of minimalism and geometric forms influenced a generation, training students in workshops for furniture, textiles, and metalwork.

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