Studio Brief 1 - Bauhaus Influences CAN POST

To understand and celebrate the Bauhaus movement it's important to distinguish the most influential figures of the movement. Not just people who were apart of the movement but the revolutionary pioneers that reimagined the world around us by producing products, design or art that is still influential today.

Below are a few examples of the most influential individuals that came out of the movement.


Marcel Breuer


The Wassily chair (model B3) was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925-26.  Marcel Bruer position at the school was head of the cabinet-making workshop. The chair become revolutionary for it's bent steel and canvas along with manufacturing. Breuer was also celebrated for his achievements in other areas such as architecture and furniture.

El-lissitzky

Considered symbolic of the Russian civil war, the Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge was designed in 1919 by El-lissitzky. The poster is an example of constructivism and symbolises the bolsheviks, who are penetrating and defeating their opponents, the opponents being the White movement.

Ludwig mies van der rohe

Ludwig life goal was to create a contemporary architectural language that could embody the new start of technology and production. His architectural building are executed as objects of what could be considers beauty and craftsmanship by many but when viewed in person the building can seem simplistic and direct. His work has attracted many modern philosophers and theoretical thinkers to continue his work by exploring and speculating his architecture.

Marianne brandt

Marianne Brandt position in Bauhaus was head of the metal workshop which she obtained in 1928. Marianne Brandt designed many product in her time at the school. From ashtrays, lamps and kettles many of which are recognised among the best of the weimar and Dessau Bauhaus. In the 21st century Marianne's designs are considered the 'harbinger' of modern industrial design.

Christian dell

From 1922-25 Dell worked as a foreman of the metal workshop at Bauhaus at was behind a innovative and pioneering style of plastic design. Dell's was mostly reconsider for the table lamp model 6631 Luxus, which became KAISER idell top model. In the 21st century the lamps are considered a symbol of Germanic design, with it's precise engineering and impeccable choice of materials.